Manual therapy is a great form of treatment for improving functional mobility and alleviating pain. My ideal treatment goal is to resolve a problem and I am often able to help people achieve this, but sometimes no matter how hard I try, I hit a wall. Some people’s complaints either don’t completely resolve or don’t […]
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First I’ll go over how your body’s tissues tell your brain that theyhurt and what stimulates those tissues to feel pain. Then I’ll discussthe difference between acute and chronic pain and explain differentmechanisms of chronic pain and the misconceptions associated with them.Finally I’ll suggest certain measures you can take to mitigate orreverse chronic pain to
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Many of my clients come to me with pain from injuries. Preventinginjuries is much better than treating the aftermath. Here are somesteps you can take to minimize your injury risk: 1. Stay active. Many injuries happen from people using their musclesin ways that their bodies are not used to. Staying active will helpkeep you limber,
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In a previous post I discussed a few origins of low back pain. Today I’m going to talk about a few reasons for developing the most common cause for neck pain: anterior head carriage. The more forward your head is in front of your body the harder your neck muscles have to work to keep
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Reducing the risk of the transmission of COVID- 19 continues to be a priority for everyone, even as we begin to see businesses open up again. Massage therapists are doing their part as they restart their practices. What can you expect for your next massage appointment? In the reminder email that you receive prior to
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Movies and TV shows have scenes with emperors, mob bosses and major corporate executives receiving massages. They are getting massages to be pampered. Many resorts have their massage areas decorated with drapes blown by the breeze from the ocean. How lovely it is to listen to soft music, close your eyes and have the sore
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Good posture has many benefits. It increases feelings of confidence and makes one appear more confident to others. It also decreases soreness caused by tense back muscles and reduces the likelihood of headaches. What does good posture look like? 1. Shoulders are relaxed and at the same height. 2. Shoulders are held back (pay attention
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Clients often come to me with low back discomfort or pain. How I treat low back pain depends on my assessment because often, the pain does not originate from the low back. Below are five common causes of discomfort, along with possible contributing factors. Pelvic Immobility Pelvic immobility means that muscles, bones, ligaments or cartilage
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