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Access Your Ankles – Reduce Pain and Enhance Performance
Do you wish you could squat like that? Proper ankle mobility is important for most of our functional and higher level movements. Specifically, decreased dorsiflexion, or bending of the ankle (the foot getting closer to your shin), will likely add undue stress on joints up the chain including knees, hips, and the spine. If you…
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COVID stress cycle…The real culprit of physical pain?
Emotional response (fear, anxiety, grief, frustration) to COVID 19 can lead to adverse effects on physical health. Wondering how? Stress releases chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol which leads to increased heart rate, tightening muscles in the body, eventually leading to musculoskeletal limitations causing physical pain such as low back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee pain, etc..…
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Let the Kids Play
“Let the Kids Play” (#LETTHEKIDSPLAY) was a marketing campaign released by Major League Baseball to put a spotlight on its young superstars. It encouraged a fun but competitive, trash-talking, bragging atmosphere normally seen in sports such as basketball and football. Given that Major League Baseball is paused due this pandemic, it’s time to borrow the…
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Sharing isn’t always caring.
In our practice, we have the incredible opportunity to work with individuals that have been to multiple other providers without success. We love challenges, and this allows us to have a positive impact on someone that, often times, has lost hope. During the initial consultation, Clients tell us about the previously failed treatments they have…
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Why Telehealth Stinks
Practically overnight, Telehealth has become the go-to method for delivering many healthcare services. The transition is certainly a necessary evil during this pandemic, and while it can be made to work for the time being, the truth is: Telehealth Stinks. Why? Telehealth has quickly transformed the Healthcare system to one that is (by design) void…
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Back sleeper? Things to look out for….
Waking up every morning with tightness in your neck or back is not okay. It may be because of the sleeping positions you are in. Unsupported sleeping for 6-7 hours at night may continue to cause strain in the body where your back muscles have to work hard to get your body back to neutral.…
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Enhanced Immune Function
Most people understand the basic function of the Immune System. Like a built-in security system, it monitors everything coming into your body to ensure it belongs there. When the system performs optimally, it detects harmful intruders and damaged tissue and responds appropriately. Like any other system, Immune function can become over-challenged and under-supported. It may…
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What is Visceral Manipulation?
Viscera – relates to the internal organs of the body, such as the liver, kidneys and intestines. Visceral manipulation (VM) is a gentle form of manual therapy that aids your body’s ability to release restrictions and unhealthy compensations that cause pain and dysfunction. VM does not focus solely on the site of pain or dysfunction,…
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COVID-19 Update
April 3, 2020 Our Physios are now wearing cloth masks throughout treatment hours, in compliance with the CDC’s voluntary recommendations. We remain vigilant in our distancing and cleaning procedures while continuing to provide care for new and existing Clients. Administrative staff continues to work from home to reduce the number of people in the offices.…
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Coronavirus Conundrum
Our amazing healthcare workforce is working overtime – and in the thick of unprecedented circumstances. Many are stuck inside. Kids are home. Families are together. Moms, dads and grandparents are homeschooling. “Essentials” continue to work. Many have lost jobs. As I sit with my family on a Sunday night I am reminded of OUR situation. It is…