Areas of Expertise
Low Back Pain
There are many factors that can cause low back pain. Aches in the musculature of the low back from muscle spasm, overuse, abuse, poor posture or inappropriate pelvic tilt. The sedentary lifestyles most of the population lives creates many muscle imbalances. These imbalances create restrictions that stress the low back. These restrictions need to be manually released with proper bodywork, corrective exercises, and flexibility training to specific areas of the body.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A burning, tingling, numbing of the hand or fingers. The median nerve can be compressed in the carpal tunnel OR any where along the path of the nerve...from the spine to the fingers. Surgery is not needed or effective when the median nerve is entrapped between layers of muscle and fascia. Specific massage techniques will free the nerve entrapments relieving the symptoms in the hands and fingers.
Upper Cross Syndrome
A common postural problem affecting the upper body. It involves tightness and inhibition of muscles resulting in chronic pain that can be between the shoulder blades, the base of the neck, and the base of the skull. Headaches are also a common symptom of this condition. The most effective treatments involve body work, exercise, and stretching. See our section on Upper & Lower Cross Syndrome.
Lower Cross Syndrome
A common postural problem affecting the lower body specifically the low back, abdominals and hip flexors. It involves tightness and inhibition of muscles resulting in chronic pain and limited range of motion. The most effective treatments involve body work, exercise, and stretching. See our section on Upper & Lower Cross Syndrome.
Sciatica
Pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness felt in low back, hip, buttock, and foot; symptoms are unilateral. Excess pressure is placed on the disc when the your posture is not balanced. Pressure on the disc will put pressure on the spinal cord if there is a herniated disc creating the sciatica symptoms. The sciatic nerve can also be entrapped in muscles and fascial layers.
Plantar Fasciitis
Is a common diagnosis for foot pain. Pain on the heel or sole of the foot with walking, running, and standing. It is especially painful in the mornings with the first few steps. There are many muscles in the foot and lower leg that can be involved. They all need to be treated to alleviate plantar fasciitis. With the appropriate soft tissue work and exercises this condition can be cleared up very quickly.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
The shoulder capsule will become adhered to itself and surrounding tissues. The shoulder has very limited range of motion, does not move with ease, and will be painful. This condition can last up to 18 months with out proper treatment. With proper treatment pain free range of motion will increase much sooner.
Tension Headaches (Tensions-Type Headaches)
Pain radiating from the neck, back, and eyes, or other muscle groups in the body, there is constant pressure as if head were in a vice, usually bilateral mild to moderate pain that does not increase during exercise. The muscles of the neck and shoulders need to be lengthened. A strength/endurance and flexibility program will be necessary to correct faulty postural habits and relieve tension in the neck and shoulders.
Piriformis Syndrome
Pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the course of the sciatic nerve. Often this is diagnosed as Sciatica when the problem is not originating from a lumbar disc, but the nerve is being compressed by the piriformis muscle. Also the sciatic nerve can be compressed between the muscles and fascia layers of the muscles of the leg. These areas need to be treated with specific body work and therapy will also consist of strengthening and stretching exercises to make prevent symptoms from returning
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Pain on the outside of the elbow that can be aggravated extension of the elbow and wrist.
This condition can easily happen even if you do not play tennis! Overuse of the forearm from various activities can aggravate this area and begin a cycle of pain and inflammation that needs to be treated with body work, flexibility, and strength. Also the true cause of the injury will need to me discovered and corrected or this condition will soon return.
Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Pain on the inside of the elbow that can be aggravated by flexion of the elbow and wrist. This condition can easily happen even if you do not play golf! Overuse of the forearm from various activities can aggravate this area and begin a cycle of pain and inflammation that needs to be treated with body work, flexibility, and strength. Also the true cause of the injury will need to me discovered and corrected or this condition will soon return.
And Many More!
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