Tag: rehabilitation
"Upper crossed syndrome" describes poor posture that results from excessive tightness in your shoulders and chest with weakness in your neck and mid-back.
Laser actually is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a fairly new and popular way physicians are treating musculoskeletal …
1. What is dry needling? Dry needling is a therapy that uses a thin needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate muscular trigger points or “muscle knots.” Dry needling is …
People often ask why their pain, often in the same area of the back, returns from time to time. When they have completed a course of treatments and experienced …
In the never ending battle against lower back pain, new research is vital. A 2008 study by Luomajoki (1) reveals some new and relevant information regarding low back movement control …
The deadlift is a great exercise. Perhaps it gets a bad reputation because of the word, “dead.” Other people dislike or completely avoid the deadlift because it can cause low …
Pain in the front of the knee is a very common problem. This anterior knee pain may also be referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome, runner’s knee, jumper’s knee, …
It’s beginning to warm up outside, which for most people means an increase in wearing flip-flops and running or walking outside. These changes in footwear and activity can often …
The movement system, consisting of muscles spine/joints, and nerves, operates in a complex balance of of mobility and stability to support our human frame through a variety of environments. …
Do you sit in the same position for more than 30 minutes at work? If so, you probably experience mild or sometimes intense low back and neck pain. This …
Participation in sports or exercise is a crucial step in maintaining your quality of life. Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits. Unfortunately, …
Prehab (pre-rehabilitation) is a rehab concept that focuses on identifying predisposing factors to injury. It asks, “why does it hurt?” after answering “what hurts?” Injuries usually occur at weak …
As part of a course of treatment at Cole Pain Therapy Group, many patients participate to some degree in chiropractic rehabilitation, involving rehabilitation of the nerve, muscle, and skeletal system. The …