Shoulder problems are more common than everyone thinks. Whether it is general pain or a limited range of motion, there are a few exercises that can be practiced to keep the joints flexible, reduce pain, and improve balance and strength: Scapular Squeezes (preferably done on a foam-roller): Holding light weights (2-3 pounds) lift arms straight […]
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By: Dr. Tiffany Gunawardena, DC. Although it may seem that chiropractic care has been becoming more and more popular these days as an alternative form to traditional healthcare, it is quite the contrary. Various forms of mobilization/manipulation have existed for hundreds of years, however, there was not a proper organizational term to name the profession
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Many acute injuries or repetitive stress injuries can come from sports such as tennis, squash, basketball, baseball, surfing, biking, golf or a fall on the hand-also known as a FOOSH injury all on outstretched hand injury). It’s a good idea to get checked out after any kind of fall on your hand if you have
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By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC. The intervertebral disc (IVD) is situated between each vertebra of the spinal column. However, there is no disc between the first two vertebrae of the neck or within the segments of the coccyx. The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous cushion serving as the spine’s shock-absorbing system. It also assists in the
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By: Dr. Michael Vanchieri, DC. Myofascial Release is a safe and effective treatment that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to alleviate pain and restore range of motion. Myofascial restrictions can be caused by trauma, inflammatory response, or surgical procedures. We’ll talk more about myofascial release but first, let’s talk
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By: Dr. Sarah Kostyukovsky, PT, DPT, OCS Back pain is the “common cold” of the musculoskeletal world. According to the National Institute of Health, 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. We are biased, but physical therapy should be up there as the first line of defense against back
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By: Dr. Erin Weber, PT, DPT Rotator cuff injuries can create shoulder pain, weakness and difficulty with daily tasks and return to exercise. Injuries to the rotator cuff can span the wide spectrum from normal age-related wear and tear, to large full thickness tears. Research consistently supports physical therapy as a primary intervention, with surgical
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By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC Changes to the Mothers Body The Case for Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy The most obvious physical changes that are likely to affect the spine will begin to occur during the second trimester. As the uterus grows to accommodate the fetus, the lumbar curve of the spine will increase to account
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Physio Logic’s Head Chiropractor, Dr. Stephen Szaro describes how Decompression Therapy is used to treat a variety of Spinal Disc Conditions. The intervertebral discs (IVD’s), or spinal discs, are situated between each vertebrae of the spinal column. The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous cushion serving as the spine’s shock-absorbing system and assists with fluid motion of
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The knee is the largest joint in the body and the most easily injured! As a simple hinge joint which only allows flexion and extension, its complex structure of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons is susceptible to fractures, tears, strains, sprains and degeneration over time. Sports that require quick starts and stops, and twisting movements
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The Chiropractic profession has changed immensely since D.D. Palmer founded the profession by restoring Harvey Lillard’s hearing with an adjustment. Long gone are the days in which Chiropractors believe that all diseases are a result of spinal misalignment and in are the days of the modern, evidence-based Chiropractic care. Unfortunately, much of the public’s perception
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Although doctors of chiropractic treat more than just back pain, many patients initially visit a chiropractor looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, about 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time. In this article, Physio Logic Head Chiropractor, Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC, covers common causes, facts, and statistics of
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