
Shoulder Mechanics Whether throwing a ball, paddling a canoe, lifting boxes, or pushing a lawn mower, we rely heavily on our shoulders to perform a number of activities. Normally, the shoulder has a wide range of motion, making it…
Shoulder Mechanics Whether throwing a ball, paddling a canoe, lifting boxes, or pushing a lawn mower, we rely heavily on our shoulders to perform a number of activities. Normally, the shoulder has a wide range of motion, making it…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome usually affects otherwise healthy individuals. Symptoms include numbness and tingling in the hand, accompanied by weakness in gripping. These symptoms are due to compression of the median nerve which travels from the neck, through…
Iliotibial Band Syndrome The iliotibial band is a superficial thickening of tissue on the outside of the thigh, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee. Iliotibial band syndrome is…
By Shirley Vanderbilt Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Spring 2003. Copyright 2003. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved. Every child, no matter the age, should be massaged at bedtime on a regular basis.” So says Tiffany Field,…
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ)is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the neck, jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles that…
A Doctor of Chiropractic versus a Medical Doctor and Physiotherapist Both a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a Medical Doctor (MD) are licensed to assess patients and diagnose health issues. Both DC’s and MD’s then will either treat the problem…