Sprains vs Breaks Connective tissue injuries are common occurrences that affect the musculoskeletal system, causing discomfort and impairing movement. Among these injuries, two prevalent types are sprains and breaks. While both affect the skeletal system, they differ significantly in their nature, severity, and recovery processes. Connective Tissues Connective tissues constitute…
5 Benefits of Massage Therapy In a world where stress seems to be an unwelcome companion and restful sleep feels elusive, the allure of massage therapy as a remedy has steadily gained traction. There are countless benefits to getting a massage beyond relaxation alone. Here are five compelling reasons…
TMJ Disorders & Treatments In our fast-paced, stress-laden lives, we often unknowingly carry the weight of our tensions and anxieties in our bodies. One area that frequently bears the brunt of this strain is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a common yet often misunderstood condition that…
Tendinitis vs. Tendinosis Tendons are strong bands of fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones. When tendons become inflamed or irritated, it can cause pain and limited mobility which can affect our overall performance. However, not all tendon injuries are the same. Two common conditions that affect tendons are…
Slo-pitch Shoulder Injury & Chiropractic Tis’ the season to play some ball! Diamonds are warming up for the spring and that means slo-pitch is about to get under way. For many, slo-pitch is a means to socialize with friends while getting in some physical activity. Unfortunately, this often means many…
Basketball Ankle Sprains As with all sports, injuries are bound to happen. Unfortunately, in basketball it is quite easy to injure your ankle. The constant bursts, stops, jumping, and twisting can take a burden on our bodies. One misstep or wrong landing can cause a painful injury. Ankle sprains…
Volleyball Shoulder Injuries & Chiropractic Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world although it comes with many common injuries. Repetitively spiking, serving, blocking or improper techniques can cause shoulder injuries. This can result from the overuse of the rotator cuff muscles or instability of the shoulder…
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is formed by the 8 bones in your wrist called your carpals and the fibrous fascial connection which support them. This connection creates a tunnel between the fibrous tissue and carpals which allows the median nerve and forearm tendons to…
Hip & Wrist Pain What does all physical pain have in common? It causes discomfort to a patient. Pain can happen anywhere in your body, with some types of pain occurring at the ball-and-socket joints. The hip is a true ball-and-socket joint along with the shoulder, while…
Bad Posture & Chiropractic You probably remember as a kid being told to “stop slouching” and not thinking anything of it at the time but as you get older, you may know start to understand. Maintaining good posture goes beyond appearance, it can prevent strain on…