Prevention and Rehab of Arm and Shoulder Injuries in the Overhead Athlete The Brewers are in Spring Training and so are we! Spring brings sunshine, warmer weather, and of course, a return to throwing sports and competition. As athletes begin to shake off the rust and prepare for baseball or softball season, it is important […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineThe Institute of Medicine (IOM) historic 2011 report, Relieving Pain in America, documented the profound cumulative impact of chronic pain on our nation. Findings indicated that four in ten American adults live with chronic pain disorders, with annual costs exceeding $500 billion. The IOM report noted the increasing recognition and importance of a cluster of […]
Chronic Pain5 easy ways to develop back pain from snow shoveling: Knees straight, back bent. Lift with sudden, sharp motions. Make the same movements over and over without variation. Start shoveling without warming up. Keep your feet fixed and twist at your waist when you toss the snow. Use a long handled shovel with a heavy […]
Injury PreventionIt’s that magical time of year again! The holidays are upon us, and for most of us it’s time to buy or make gifts and goodies, decorate the house, and partake in gatherings with friends and family. Although these are usually meaningful events that coincide with joys of the season, for many people these can […]
RelaxationIt’s hard to believe winter is right around the corner! Now is a good time to take steps to make sure you protect your body from seasonal injuries. Our clinics see a spike in injuries such as low back strains, compression fractures and herniated discs from shoveling over the winter months. We also see an […]
MiscThis post was originally published at TreatingTMJ.com Four concepts to encourage healing of musculoskeletal pain include: Reduce Strain Relaxation Posture Stretching Apply moist heat or cold, and massage tender muscle and joints Heat or ice applications used up to four times per day while resting may relax muscles responsible for causing pain. For heat, microwave […]
TMJThis post was originally published at TreatingTMJ.com One of the most common complaints I hear from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) patients is that their jaw will “pop” or “click”. In many cases, the popping or clicking is harmless, painless and does not impair function. Patients ask, if it is more of an annoyance than anything else, […]
TMJWhen I began practicing yoga, I didn’t quite get what the fuss over breath was. I started at my local rec center with a yoga teacher who, in a wispy voice, would proclaim “and breeeeeathe!” as we floated down to forward fold. She may have been a bit dramatic, but as I grew in my […]
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