When you suffer from back pain, it can negatively affect your quality of life. Medical professionals often diagnose and do their best to help lessen discomfort. But what happens when they fail to find and fix the root cause?What are you supposed to do when they say the pain is “chronic”?That’s usually when patients findContinue Reading »
More than half the population of seniors in the US endure some sort of chronic pain. Isn’t that a depressing statistic?But an even more somber statistic is that chronic pain is a good predictor of early death. Some statistics even state that if you have severe chronic pain, you have an increased chance of dying inContinue Reading »
The back and neck of humans are composed of 33 small bones called vertebrae. These bones stack one upon the other to create the spinal column.The spinal column contains and protects the spinal cord while offering support to the head and neck. Then it’s all encased in layers and layers of living connective tissue calledContinue Reading »
Does your shoulder feel stiff and painful or like it’s “frozen” solid? Has it become a source of trauma and anxiety because everything you try makes it worse?We understand. We treat patients like you all the time. Patients who have been failed by the reductionist techniques practiced by traditional physical therapists, who treat the shoulderContinue Reading »
Have you had or are planning breast augmentation surgery? Without a doubt, there are many aesthetic and positive psychological benefits associated with breast augmentation. They can work wonders to boost self-esteem. Some women even regard their new and improved breasts as “life-changing.” Indeed, in the case of breast augmentation after breast cancer treatment, they’re “lifesavingContinue Reading »
Do you have an upcoming surgery and want the best possible results? Perhaps it’s a hip or knee replacement, ligament, or Achilles’ tendon repair. Maybe it’s a cancer surgery, total hysterectomy, or other major operation. Even just a minor procedure that’ll have you in and out the same day, whatever it is, it pays toContinue Reading »
What is a fascial plane and why should you know about it? Actually, most of us probably have zero need to know about fascial planes. But there is a relatively new procedure called a fascial plane block, and if you’re considering using this procedure for relief and reduction of chronic pain, you should read on.Continue Reading »
Are you scheduled for surgery and worried about scarring? When you go in for surgery, it is always inevitable that scarring will occur. However, the good news is that we can reduce the scar tissue that does occur. How do we do this? By preparing your body for the procedure and then taking good careContinue Reading »
How’s your posture? Good? Bad? Not sure? We’re all guilty of slouching, stooping, or awkwardly twisting occasionally. But – believe it or not – if you do these things all the time you could end up with some serious health problems. Yes, really. As children, we’re told to “sit up straight” and “don’t slouch,” butContinue Reading »
If you’re considering Myofascial Release Therapy for any type of chronic pain condition or to treat the physical manifestations of trauma and emotional stress, you may be wondering whether you’ll have “homework” to do in between your sessions. How much homework is there? How often do I need to do it? What does it entail?Continue Reading »