With the fall equinox behind us and cooler weather in our midst I would like to touch on a topic many of you have come to me about lately — inflammation! What Causes Inflammation? Chemicals that cause inflammation can be found in a number of substances such as cigarette smoke, …
Excessive exercise and exertion can cause muscle aches and pains due to the muscles being stretched further than normal. After exercise, if your muscles are not given the proper nutrients, they may not be able to fully repair themselves. This results in muscle soreness. Muscles that are not regularly used, …
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a disorder in which the connective tissue, known as the shoulder capsule, surrounding the glenohumeral joint becomes inflamed and stiff. This disorder can greatly restrict motion and cause chronic pain. Frozen shoulder, medically referred to as adhesive capsulitis is a painful and disabling condition that …
This time of year some common questions that I hear while clients are on my table is “What is the IT band?” and “Why is my IT band so sore (or so tight)?” These questions typically come from people who have taken a long winter off from running, cycling and/or …
What is Sciatica? A “pinched nerve” is a term that is often used to describe the medical term, sciatica. This is the name given to the pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling of the leg that is caused by pressure or injury on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of …
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