Do you find yourself turning your entire body just to look over your shoulder while driving? Or maybe you notice your neck doing most of the work during an ab workout. If so, you are likely dealing with a restricted and overactive neck. This is extremely common in a stress driven world where many people […]
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In this article, we are going to discuss what other movements to consider if you are dealing with movement related neck discomfort and chin tucks have not helped. If you are not sure what a chin tuck is or whether it might be useful for you, refer back to the previous article in this series […]
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Chin tucks, a common exercise that involves drawing the head straight back as if creating a double chin, are frequently prescribed for people experiencing neck related symptoms. Video 1 above demonstrates one of our physical therapists performing the movement. Video 1: The “Chin Tuck” exercise. Chin tucks can be effective for symptom relief in individuals […]
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In today’s world of technology and working from home, posture has become a buzzword with a largely negative reputation. We are constantly surrounded by messages about what makes posture good or bad and why it is supposedly the root cause of all aches and pains. You have probably heard it all. Pull your shoulders back. […]
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There is much more to elbow pain than blaming the sport you play or the equipment you use. If you have experienced elbow pain, you have likely heard terms like tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. Despite being named after sports, neither condition has much to do with the sport itself. Yes, golfers and tennis players […]
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Wrist pain, especially on the thumb side of the wrist, can range from a persistent nuisance to something truly limiting. For some people it is an annoyance, while for others it becomes debilitating and interferes with daily activities. You may have already tried stretching the muscles on the front of the wrist, icing the area, […]
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If you were to assess how great a pitcher in baseball truly is, you might find yourself looking at a lot of statistics, most notably ERA or earned run average. With the goal of striking out every batter who steps into the box, pitchers must not only possess elite skill and talent, but also the […]
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a collection of symptoms that most commonly appear in the thumb, index finger, and middle finger on the palm side of the hand. The hallmark symptom is aching, tingling, or a loss of sensation in those three fingers specifically. These symptoms most often occur because the median nerve is experiencing prolonged […]
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Are you Treating the Problem or The Result? Shoulder problems are incredibly common among the athletes and active adults we see. As therapists, we regularly encounter diagnoses such as shoulder impingement, tendonitis, and rotator cuff injuries. These conditions are often blamed on weak rotator cuff muscles, scapular winging, or muscle imbalances. One major thing to […]
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The foremost principle that guides rehabilitation is the SAID Principle, or Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands. Simply put, this principle of physiology tells us that the body adapts to the specific demands placed upon it. Perform enough aerobic exercise and your heart adapts by increasing the size of the muscles in the left ventricle. This […]
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