Foam Rolling, also known as myofascial release, is a therapeutic technique that focuses physical attention on myofascial tissues, which the Mayo Clinic describes as those tough membranes that wrap around, connect, and help support your muscles. With myofascial release therapy, an … Continue reading
The Diagnosis of Spinal Tumors A spinal cord tumor can be cancerous or noncancerous and is a growth that develops either within your spinal canal or your vertebrae, which are the bones of your spine. Spinal tumors, whether cancerous or not, … Continue reading
You know that sports and exercise are good for you but sports and exercise can also leave you injured. These sport-related injuries are often precipitated by factors such as being out of shape to begin with, not preparing adequately for … Continue reading
As we put the holiday season behind us, many people are feeling stressful after-effects of the season. The holidays can be both physically and emotionally draining and the demands can seem virtually endless – if you’re not attending a party, … Continue reading
Chiropractic care for children concentrate on the relationship between your body’s functioning and its structure, and this care often focuses on the spine. Chiropractors specialize in performing body adjustments with the intent of correcting alignment issues, easing pain, improving the body’s … Continue reading
Good posture is your back’s best friend. When you maintain a healthy posture, your spine is in strong and stable alignment, but when you let your posture slip into a stoop or slouch, your muscles and ligaments have to work … Continue reading
A bulging disc (also sometimes called a herniated disc) may or may not induce pain. Discs work like cushions between the vertebrae – the bones of your spine. These discs are comprised of a tough outer layer of cartilage that encases … Continue reading
Scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine, usually appears during the growth spurt that takes place just before a child enters puberty; in most cases, its cause is unknown. Scoliosis often manifests as a mild condition that develops slowly, and … Continue reading