Let’s talk about those pedal pushers. The feet joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments take a beating every day (especially for those trying to reach 10,000 steps). Here are some common foot injuries and ways you can treat yourself at home. Home Remedies Remember, at-home treatments are not used to indicate a diagnosis or substitute the
Have you ever finally found the motivation to start working out and once you get into a great routine, *BAM* knee pain comes out of nowhere? Your knees can get beat up during exercise but it’s usually not their fault. Often, you must look above and below the joint to find out where the actual structural or biomechanical
Should you really be using a foam roller? Yes, yes and of course you should be should a foam roller. I will always include foam roller exercises in patient rehab programs since it is an inexpensive, low-tech tool they can use at home to treat themselves between visits. The care performed in my office is passive and the
Let’s Improve Your Hip Mobility! Your hips won’t be lying after you start incorporating hip mobility work into your routine! The hip joint is one of the most stabile joints in the body, but because this stability is needed to bear body weight, it is constantly being put to work. As a result of this, it
Getting to the Truth about Hip Pain Have you noticed pain all in the hips? Losing your groove on salsa night? Here is a list of the most common causes of hip pain. Types of Hip Pain Treat It Just like with shoulder injuries, successful treatment requires an accurate diagnosis. A thorough history and examination IS
Kinesio Tape – those colorful, crisscrossed strips you’ve probably seen on athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone braving the gym for more than 10 minutes. It’s not just decoration! This tape has a rich history, some nifty science behind it, and a whole range of uses that go beyond looking like you’re ready to win the
Low back pain (LBP) is the most common condition that patients seek chiropractic care for. It is even more common today since many people have started working from home due to the pandemic, and are still doing so. Increased sitting time, less physical activity, and suboptimal home office setups are huge causes for this. Working
We’ve had many patients ask about the function and benefits of Graston Technique. Graston Technique falls under a type of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) technique. IASTM tools range in many different sizes and materials. For example: you may have heard of trending beauty techniques using Gua Sha. The use of Gua Sha has been
You may have heard us mention muscle adhesions. Muscle Adhesions AKA myofascial adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between the fibers in your muscle and connective tissue aka fascia. Muscle adhesions may be caused by overuse, trauma aka injuries, surgery, or inflammation. One of the most common topics that come up is soft
Cupping therapy has been used in Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years! The earliest documented cupping dates back to the Han Dynasty (206BCE- 220CE). History also documented the Egyptians performing cupping around 1500 BC and even Hippocrates dabbled with cupping around 400 BC! In Chinese Medicine, cupping is used to treat several things such as influencing the
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