These are some of my favorite neck exercises for neck pain and tightness. They are designed to create a stable base with the band to engage the core muscles, in order to move your neck. The movement of the neck helps to strengthen the muscles on the front of your neck (neck flexors) while improving
Body Tempering is a tool used to accelerate sport activity performance and recovery by combating soft tissue restrictions- From Body Tempering.com. I just received a new tempering tool from Body Tempering University. It is a tool made by Matt Sillanpaa for tendons specifically. My collection now consists of the Rogue DT 50 and 100 lb
Chiropractic is not a quick fix, it is a lifestyle. Although Chiropractic can be used and is very effective for acute pain relief, however it is so much more than that! Chiropractic views the patient as a whole, with the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. This is referred to as systemic
SFMA- Selective Functional Movement Assessment The Basics The SFMA is designed for patients who have a musculoskeletal complaint (neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, etc) and want to find the root cause of the problem. There are two parts to a musculoskeletal complaint: The SFMA is made up of 7 top tier tests, which evaluation your
Microcurrent point stimulation MSP is a form of electro acupuncture designed to decrease pain and balance the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Chris uses the Dolphin Neurostim, which is the world’s first device specifically designed for to reduce sympathetic nervous system stress for the reduction of soft tissue pain. The Dolphin applies brief, concentrated DC micro-impulses
Here’s my favorite homeopathics and natural remedies for allergies and cold and flu season. Everyday use The nasal rinse has become my favorite everyday treatment to rinse and keep the sinus cavity flushed out. This has helped out my allergies significantly and helps sleep quality. Allergies The best formula I have found for allergies is
These are my favorite self care items under $10. They are great tools to give as gifts, stocking stuffers and are great for quick and easy pain relief. Gua Sha tool for myofascial release Finger Massager Massage ball roller Lacrosse massage ball Peanut roller BONUS Treat your own back (kindle)
CBD is all the rage right now. In 2021, the CBD market was around $5 billion and projected to reach $47 billion by 2028, at an annual growth of 20% (1). Patients ask me everyday what my thoughts are. The main thought is CBD is not regulated by the FDA, which means you need to
These are my favorite home self treatment tools. Add these to your toolbox to help with maintaining tissue pliability, increasing range of motion, increasing blood flow therefore improving recovery. Myofascial Release Myofascial Release Tools include Foam rollers, lacrosse balls, massage peanuts and Gua Sha tools. Gua Sha tools are for scraping, myofascial release and is
My latest technique I have been learning about and using is called body tempering. Body tempering is a form of myofascial release to help with improving range of motion, aiding structure alignment, preparation of tissue for working out and reducing muscle soreness thus increasing recovery. Body tempering was developed by Donnie Thompson. The theory behind