What are flat feet? Pes Planus, fallen arches, overpronation, and flat feet are all ways to describe a condition in which the arch of the foot collapses when the feet bear weight causing almost the entire sole of the foot to touch the ground. Normally, the tendons in the foot pull together the proper amount in order to maintain an…read more →
What is Lower Cross Syndrome? Lower Cross Syndrome (LCS) is similar to the previous topic, Upper Cross Syndrome in many ways. Both conditions result from a muscle imbalance, and both are very common in people who sit for prolonged periods of time such as in a desk job or jobs that require a large amount of driving. While UCS is…read more →
What is Upper Cross Syndrome? Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is caused by an imbalance in the muscles that surround the shoulders and neck. It is very common among people who sit at a desk working on a computer, drive all day, or text a lot because all of these activities are performed in a sitting position. Poor posture while sitting…read more →
What is BPPV? BPPV stands for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo which means a sudden, false sense of rotational movement and dizziness that occurs in response to certain head positions. BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo and is more common in older and female populations. It is not associated with hearing problems. The vertigo experience is caused by the…read more →
In today’s world the demands of stress are very different compared to decades ago. The stress demands correlate to an individual’s time, finances, relationships, jobs, and can result in overworked adrenal glands. Recognizing these stresses in life and understanding the stress response will ultimately decrease the adrenal glands work load and improve an overall lifestyle. What are the Adrenal Glands?…read more →
What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? This is a painful condition affecting the tendons of the thumb side of the wrist. Chronic overuse of the wrist is a common factor to cause de quervain’s tenosynovitis. Repeating similar movements of the wrist everyday can aggravate the sheath around the tendons causing an irritation and thickening of the wrist tendons resulting in a…read more →
What is Biofreeze? Biofreeze was brought to the medical world by a health professional in 1991 who was looking for a solution to relieve his grandmother’s arthritic pain. Today, Biofreeze is a new formula that provides temporary relief for slight aches and pains of sore muscles and joints linked with simple back aches, arthritis, strains, bruises, and strains. Biofreeze is…read more →
What is a multivitamin? Multivitamins are a combination of vitamins and minerals that are neccessary for overall health and well-being. The body is a masterpiece of chemical reactions, each demanding specific nutrients to work properly. By ensuring that all of these nutrients are present, the body can function optimally, developing the feelings of energy, strength, and health. Many times, multivitamins contain more then…read more →
What is the Rapid Release Therapy Pro2 device? The rapid release therapy Pro2 (RRT) is a new hand held device that provides an effective way for people to have a decrease in pain without surgery or drugs for a plethora of conditions. The RRT specifically targets a problem area with vibration and high speed compression waves. The quick vibrations of…read more →
Inflammation is the bodies initial biological response to a pathogen or injury. Inflammation releases prostaglandins, a key role in the generation of the inflammatory response, but in result causing chronic pain in the body. The bodies five key physical signs of inflammation are: red swollen hot tender loss of function Inflammation is the immune system’s natural response to infection and injury….read more →