I have treated thousands of people so far, and continue to get the opportunity to help people everyday that have not had their problems resolved, because other health care providers failed to really listen. A lot of treatments can temporarily reduce pain, but when the right treatment is done in the right tissue with the right technique with the right amount, it can drastically reduce pain and enable your body to move as designed.
We get it. You pay a lot of money for your health insurance, and you want to use your benefits. Here are 3 important things to know before you decide who to trust with your health. 1. Health insurance companies do not care about your health. This may be difficult to absorb, but unfortunately…
Auto accidents are physically, mentally, and emotionally damaging. You are extremely lucky if you walk away with no major injuries. Physically, auto accidents can wreak havoc on your musculoskeletal (muscles, nerves, and joints) system. Even if you feel okay after the accident, you should get evaluated by a doctor within a few weeks. Pain can…
Let’s face it, pain and injuries from playing sports or living an active life are inevitable. So how do you fix your pain and injuries for good, and continue the activities you love? The first step is to pay close attention to how long you have been feeling symptoms after the injury. This provides insight…
Treatment doesn’t work unless it’s 1) Safe 2) Effective and 3) Durable. It’s that simple. There are several different treatments that can temporarily change pain, but that doesn’t mean they work. Let’s dive into the details… 1. Safe. All treatments have different risks. Some have more risks than others. Typically, the more risks there are,…
Cortisone Shots: Only a short-term gain for long term pain! In 1949, the discovery of cortisone was considered a medical landmark and breakthrough. Since that time, there has actually NEVER been a study to prove the long term benefits of these injections. Studies have proven time and time again, that while most cortisone injections may provide…
| Pain | It’s a problem. It’s a big deal. Pain is an indicator of muscle and joint damage, and it is warning you that whatever you’re doing has to stop. Why do you feel pain? This is a common question we can get in the office, and a good…
Rotator cuff injuries are common but not normal. Let’s understand which muscles makeup the rotator cuff and how they contribute to your pain. The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles, which are more specifically known as the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis. These muscles work together to stabilize the shoulder, which is…
Remember the days when you didn’t have tight hamstrings or maybe you’ve had them your whole life? One of the most common statements we hear from patients in our clinic is: “My hamstrings are really tight, I haven’t been stretching much lately, I think that’s why they’re so tight.” Contrary to popular belief, hamstring tightness is…
We’re sure by now that you, or someone you know, has reached for a foam roller to help with that tight quad or aching back. And while it may have provided some temporary relief, you find yourself needing to foam roll more and more, just to get less and less relief. So what’s that about,…
We were having dinner with a physical therapist a couple weeks ago, and talking about what we did as clinicians to get people better. Both parties being in the manual therapy and conservative care world, we assumed he had an array of treatment options for people to help with specific conditions. As we got further…