There are many things that can cause dizziness: Medication Dehydration Anxiety Stroke Aneurysm Vestibular disorders Concussion The most common patient story I hear is an experience with sudden onset of dizziness resulting in a trip to the emergency department (ED). All of the appropriate testing is completed ruling out stroke, aneurysm and dehydration, however imbalance…
What is Hypermobility Syndrome? Hypermobility is a description given to joint movement outside of its normal range. Connective tissue is a scaffolding that supports the body and consists of tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS) is a group of disorders which involve connective tissue in multiple joints throughout the body. This includes joint hypermobility…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m excited for Dec 21st. It’s the winter solstice, and it’s just 5 days away. That means the days will start to get longer! Here in the Pacific Northwest, winter hits me hard; the rain and the shorter days have a significant impact on my overall well being, and my mental health as a result….
Bowel movements. It’s something we can all relate to so I want to give you a quick and dirty run down of all things constipation. Most people suffer from constipation at some point in their life. This could be seasonal, when we travel, or on a daily basis. In the US, there’s an average of…
Photobiomodulation (PBM) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) are two well researched and effective forms of regenerative medicine, praised for their ability to repair and heal the body. Painful and debilitating conditions that were once managed through long-term, ongoing medication such as opioids, steroids or NSAIDs can now be targeted and treated through regenerative medicine techniques. PBM and PRP each have proved to promote healing factors in cells when studied in isolation, but research shows the effectiveness of their results are enhanced when they are combined.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
