The ankle is a very unique area, because it is very small in comparison to the weight it holds. Think about it. Look at your ankle and then think about how much you weigh. This area is holding most of that weight! It’s also a finicky area because it allows for several types of motions, […]
Laser therapy has become a very hot topic when it comes to pain treatment. It is a POWERFUL painkiller, because it targets inflammation, which is the source of most pain conditions and other illnesses. The easiest way to understand how laser therapy works is to think of photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, plants use SUNLIGHT to stimulate […]
1) Stress on the Neck from Birthing Process The birthing process is one of the most traumatic things a baby will go through, because it is a very complex procedure. The baby lives in a very warm and homeostatic state where everything is controlled and maintained. The baby is also use to a small space […]
Chiropractic. Many of us have heard this word, but I would imagine that most do not know what this word means or WHAT this profession does and WHY they do it. Let’s break the word down. CHIRO-PRACTIC. Chiro is a Greek word that means hands, and practic means to practice or to use. So, the […]
The sweet satisfaction of the “crack.” When most people think of chiropractic, they automatically think of chiropractors twisting and cracking their necks or their low backs. But what is this cracking noise? Is it your bones cracking? Of course not! The popping noise is simply a release of nitric gas that builds up in the […]
Laser therapy is a drug-free and non-invasive treatment that is used to treat inflammation for quick pain relief. When there is an injury to the body, it typically disrupts the physiology of the cell causing it to die. When laser therapy is applied, it immediately stimulates and rejuvenates the cells in the body and bathes […]
Deep tissue percussive therapy is accomplished by using the Theragun. The Theragun is a very powerful tool that works by delivering a specific targeted deep-tissue massage at a high-speed frequency. The reason why it is so powerful and effective is because it has the ability to reach 16 mm into the muscle, which is about […]
When your body experiences stress or an injury, proteins die and blood flow becomes restricted. This is typically what forms those tender “knots” in the body. When specific pressure is applied to these areas, it breaks up cellular waste and helps the body get back to where it can have proper circulation to flush out […]
Anywhere in the body where a bone meets another bone it is referred to as a joint. Joints can commonly get stuck in a position or become misaligned, which can put pressure on a nerve or lead to arthritis. When there is pressure on a nerve it can result in pain or lead to muscular […]
