Whiplash is caused by the sudden propulsion of the head forward and then back. Usually motor vehicles accidents are the cause, but any event which causes the head (weighing between 10 and 13 pounds) to be whipped forward and back can cause pain, lost range of motion and muscle spasms. Whiplash isn’t always immediately apparent […]
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Relieve Your TMD/TMJ with Physical Therapy and Everyday Exercises
Between 5 and 12% of the US population suffers from temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which broadly describes dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) found in the skull. This joint connects the lower jaw to the upper jaw. TMD/TMJ disorder disproportionately affects young people and women. Clicking in the jaw while chewing is a prime indicator of […]
Congratulate me! I’m now SFMA Certified
I am now certified in Selective Function Movement Assessment. This is a tool for meshing the diverse services we offer at Back & Body Medical. How that’s done is by providing a common benchmark for all our clinicians to assess movement. When we’re all on the same page in terms of a template, accuracy is […]
10 Reasons to Make Chiropractic Part of Your Healthcare Plan
Chiropractic care isn’t just for those times you need a little help with a pain issue. Chiropractic is a means of maintaining balance and function in your body by keeping the spine in alignment. When your spine is aligned, things just work better. This post outlines 10 reasons to make chiropractic part of your healthcare […]
What’s the Difference Between Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow?
Even if you’ve never played either tennis or golf, your elbow can still have the symptoms players sometimes experience. These conditions of the elbow are associated with the two sports, because they’re typical injuries of those who enjoy swinging racquets and clubs. And swinging racquets and clubs is a repetitive motion which involves a certain […]
Tactical Strength and Conditioning for Fire, Police & Military: How You Can Reach Higher in Your Career
Tactical strength and conditioning is making first responders better, faster and stronger, by training them to resist injury more effectively and to better adapt their bodies to what’s required of them while they’re out there on the front lines. Tactical strength and conditioning facilitators are highly-trained to develop the physical attributes of first responders, improving […]
Morning Stretches: A Chiropractor’s Guide
You know that feeling. You get out of bed in the morning and it takes a moment or two for your body to adjust to vertical life. When you’ve been horizontal for 8 hours, that’s bound to happen. Morning stiffness is a problem for many of us. While it usually resolves after we’ve been upright […]
What Muscle Activation Technique Training Can Do for Your Body
Approaching weight training intelligently is about more than working individual muscle groups until your routine gets too easy, so you add more weight. Proper training demands a systematic approach that creates balance in your musculature. Balance is the key to all things and weight training is no different. This post is about what Muscle Activation […]
How Does Functional Training Improve Agility and Coordination in Athletes?
Functional training is a hot topic currently among athletes of all kinds. Fitness enthusiasts are also turning to functional training because it’s a common-sense approach which enhances overall wellness and physical function. Functional training is geared to improving biomechanics and the general response of the body overall, through targeted exercises which mimic the daily activities […]
CrossFit: Right or Wrong for You?
I frequently talk about CrossFit on this blog. It’s an extremely popular way of working out. Offering a full body workout which is intense and time-efficient, people are drawn to its focus on body strength, agility and endurance. But there’s no such thing as an exercise regimen that works for every single person who tries […]
