Pain in the Shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries are very common, very uncomfortable, and most often, pretty annoying! The old saying: “You don’t know what you have until you lose it” can be better applied to your body in that “You don’t know how it can move until you can’t move it!” It is surprising how these […]
Keep Rolling! The benefits of using a Foam Roller.
Foam Rolling is one of the most popular methods of body self-help, and for good reason. The cylindrical foam tools are readily available, relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and most importantly; effective! The two main functions of foam rolling are: 1. To maintain supple muscles and prevent or treat muscular trigger points. Muscles are designed to […]
Body Conditioning Recommendations
Weak muscles and muscle imbalances are one of the main reasons we develop motion restrictions and painful musculoskeletal conditions. As such, the best way to get the most out of your Chiropractic treatment is to commit to a body strengthening and conditioning program to correct these abnormalities and reinforce the treatment you are receiving. Pilates, Yoga […]
FAQs
How does Chiropractic Work? The main aim of Chiropractic is to assess, diagnose and treat neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction occurring along the length of the spine or in the limbs. The focus of Chiropractic is the spine, however many Chiropractors treat the upper and lower limbs as well. Assessment focuses on evaluating the nerves, muscles, and joints in […]
Ouch! My Meniscus!
What in the Name of Human Anatomy is a Meniscus? If you were a meniscus, where would you be in the body? You might not know it, but you would be in a knee! Menisci are half-moon shaped pads of fibro-cartilage inside your knees. They are flat on the bottom, where they attach to your […]