Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Impingent, Tendonitis? What do I have? The shoulder is a four membered muscle family. When one member is not acting as it should, the whole system becomes unstable. Imagine a rowing team. If one rower is not in sync with the rest, the boat does not travel as efficiently or as […]
Water After Massage… What’s The Big Deal?
Water After Massage… What’s The Big Deal? Quite simply, water is important. Your muscles are 70% water. Your brain is 85% water. Water is essential for nutrient absorption, chemical reactions, and proper digestion. It is also used for circulation in the body, joint and cartilage lubrication, temperature regulation, and metabolism. Dehydration can cause symptoms such […]
Are You Vulnerable to an Ankle Sprain?
Are You Vulnerable to an Ankle Sprain? By: David Bidner When I reflect on my teenage years, I always look back at the moments of playing sports whether it was playing on high school teams or after school with my best friends. I can still feel the excitement of getting ready for basketball games. I […]
The Season of Plantar Fasciitis
The Season of Plantar Fasciitis What is that Plantar Fasciitis? I treat many patients with Plantar Fasciitis especially at this time of the year. Warm weather is perfect for hiking, gardening, walking and running and very many people find themselves unable to do activities they love because of stabbing heel pain. They come to see […]
Clamshell Exercise for Knee, Back, Hip, and Ankle Pain
Clamshell Exercises For Knee, Back, Hip, and Ankle Pain What one amazing exercise can help your hip, knee, AND ankle? We would like to introduce to you the clamshell exercise. Anybody should be doing them, from those recovering from surgery to those who are intense athletes. As frontal mammals, we are constantly using our frontal […]