28 Jul
Our spinal column serves to protect our nervous system and is an attachment site for the muscles, ligaments, nerves, guts and fascia, it stores kinetic energy and it helps transfer the loads of the body into our base of support. To function effectively, the spinal column needs to be both stiff and flexible at the same time. This dynamic dance of stiffness and flexibility is orchestrated by the brain’s incredible ability to control a symphony of muscles around the spine.
25 Jun
Deficiencies in these or any other nutrient can lead to elevated or sustained levels of pain and inflammation. As with all nutrients, acquiring these through food is ALWAYS the best option, as nutrients are co-dependent. Because they must be eaten in certain combinations to have full effect, multi-vitamins are NOT the best option for obtaining these nutrients because a large percentage of those minerals have to compete with each other, causing only minuscule amounts to actually be absorbed.
10 Jun
Most people don’t move in ways that maximize their strength and potential. The CoreFirst® Strategies are fundamental movement strategies that will help you move better and feel better!
03 Jun
A tendinopathy is a term to describe pain, swelling, and functional impairment to a tendon. Photobiomodulation (also knowns as cold laser therapy) has been shown to treat the symptoms in both tendinitis and tendinosis, as well as performing as a reliable adjunct in the rehabilitative process. The intention of this article is to shed some light on how photobiomodulation can help heal the damaged tissue. Additionally, clarity will be introduced on how tendinitis differs from tendinosis.
27 May
The term “core strength” often invokes the image of ripped six pack abs and trimmed obliques. Spinal stabilization is another term that is commonly associated with core function. Although the abdominals and obliques serve important roles in generating efficient movement of our bodies, in isolation they do not serve as effective stabilizers of the spine. The intention of this article is to give the reader a functional context of how our core functions and how postural strategies impact core function.
14 Apr
Incontinence. Constipation. Sexual dysfunction. Pelvic pain. There’s a stigma surrounding these topics in our society and we don’t often talk about them for fear of feeling embarrassed. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a great option that’s not talked about enough to address these issues. Read on to learn how Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can open your world to a life without pelvic floor dysfunction!
07 Apr
Falling leads to an increased risk of being admitted to a long-term care facility and is the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for people 65 and older. Statistically, 30% of adults over 65 will fall each year.
19 Feb
Each new year offers an opportunity for introspection. In the rehab/wellness spectrum, we often ask the question: how can we help optimize the body’s heath to enhance productivity and enjoyment within the human experience. There are many pillars to health, but if you can nail these 6 this year, you’ll be well on your way to a healthy new you! The 6 key concepts we’ll briefly discuss in this post are: sleep, enjoy, think, move, eat, connect.
03 Sep
If a key muscle group is dysfunctional, then a golfer will perform a compensation during their swing in order to make contact with the ball. Our goal in optimizing our clients’ mobility and strength is to not only improve our clients golf games, but to train them to use their bodies optimally in all facets of life.
10 Aug
The Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ, is the most used joint in the body. It is estimated that one uses the TMJ 1500-2000x/day. Did you know 50-75% of people will suffer from at least one symptom of TMJ dysfunction in their lifetime? These symptoms can include pain, clicking, and more.
