Pain is your body’s alarm system. It’s not just there to annoy you; it’s a signal—a warning that something isn’t quite right. Just like a smoke detector alerts you to a fire, pain is your body’s way of demanding attention. But what if the alarm won’t shut off? Or worse, what if you don’t know…
An Introduction Kinesio tape, first introduced to the world during the 1988 Summer Olympics, has steadily gained popularity over the years. Its initial introduction to the U.S. occurred in March 1995 in Portland, Oregon, at the Northwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Clinical Symposium. Although it began as a relatively niche tool, the 2008 and 2012…
Chronic inflammation will make joints feel stiff, nerves more sensitive, muscles more spastic, zap your energy, and generally make you feel lethargic. One helpful step you can take while trying to sort out the source of chronic inflammation is to increase your consumption of anti-inflammatory foods, which are typically high in antioxidants.
At least 15% of American adults suffer from moderate-to-severe headaches. The cause is multi-factorial and can be triggered by many things, including: Brain injury/concussion Poor quality of sleep and/or poor sleep posture (i.e. not supporting your head in a neutral alignment while sleeping) Poor posture (slouching while sitting at your computer, constantly looking down at…
What is Laser Therapy? Low level laser therapy is a technology that uses a combination of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers diodes to bathe diseased or traumatized tissues with photons. These particles of energy are selectively absorbed by the cells in your body resulting in a cascade of reactions leading to the restoration of normal…
Sleep – the 5th Vital sign Inherently we all recognize that sleeping is important to our health, however we often view sufficient sleep (7-9 hours per night for adults) as a luxury and equate reduced sleeping time with increased productivity. Attitudes toward sleep are shifting in the medical community as research continues to reveal that…
Dry needling may be your answer to a pain-free life. It is possible that you have heard of dry needling by now. Perhaps it has been recommended to you by a friend or family member who has received this treatment, but what is it exactly. Contrary to popular belief, dry needling is not synonymous with…
