Reframing Your Language Around Pain
“I have a bad back.” “I have sciatica.” “I can’t work out. I have a messed up shoulder.” “I’ll never be able to run again.” ….Sound familiar? Chronic pain easily finds itself weaved into our identities. These statements are prime examples of language gone bad. They...
Yoga and The Spine
“You are only as young and as healthy as your spine is strong and supple” An Ancient Yogi quote The spine with its cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum regions including our “tailbone” has over 120 muscles connected to it and over 30 pairs of nerves. You may have...
How Much Does Weight Management Affect Pain Management and Injury Prevention?
Pain management and injury prevention are two highly regarded practices that are in very high demand right now. Chronic back, shoulder, neck, hip, and knee pain are at the top of the list for reasons to start a pain management plan. Alongside that, is the practice of...
TMJ (Tempromandibular Joint) and Chiropractic Care
TMJ stands for Tempromandibular Joint. When pain or dysfunction is associated with the TMJ we term it TMJD or Tempromandibular Joint Disorder. It is a common condition in which there is limited range of motion within the jaw. The jaw is a hinge joint that is connected...
What is the difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?
Just this week I had three patients ask me what the difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling is, so I thought I would share my response with everyone! Acupuncture and dry needling are both effective treatments modalities we have offered patients here at...
6 Things You Need To Know About Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a technique that has been around for decades, yet has gained significant popularity over the last few years. We see professional athletes, celebrities and your everyday weekend warrior utilizing dry needling in the recovery process. Dry Needling is a...