Shockwave therapy, a cutting-edge medical treatment, has garnered attention for its effectiveness in addressing a myriad of health conditions without the need for invasive procedures. This blog explores shockwave therapy’s cost, clinical trials, how it enhances blood flow, its applications in treating conditions like erectile dysfunction, muscle pain, nerve pain, etc. and compares it with…
Shockwave therapy has emerged as a promising treatment option for various musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Understanding its definition, historical context, and evolution provides valuable insight into its efficacy and applications. What is shockwave therapy? Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing and alleviate pain in musculoskeletal tissues. These high-energy pulses are applied directly to…
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…
| 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…
Chronic Low back or Neck pain If you’re reading this, you most likely suffer from some sort of chronic low back or neck pain. Ask yourself these following questions to help solve the problem: Is your pain worse in the morning? Does the pain get better after waking up and moving around? Have you had…
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…
Nerve Entrapment The buildup of muscle adhesion (1st video) can cause an unfortunate problem called nerve entrapment (2nd Video). There are over 100 places in the human body where a nerve can become trapped causing symptoms of numbness, tingling, aching, burning and pain. The symptoms result from increased tension on nerves. Nerves transmit information from the environment to…
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,…