The Diaphragm: A Hidden “Cause” of Low Back Pain
The diaphragm is arguably the most important muscle in the body. I say this because, as you know, it’s the muscle that reduces pressure in the chest cavity (along …
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Sleeping positions
A common question I receive from patients is: “What’s the best position to sleep in?” Although it’s possible there may be an absolute answer to that question; I work …
The problem with high-heeled shoes
A woman from CBS News “the early show” recently interviewed me about women’s footwear. The segment is about a brand of shoes known as Worishofer. Apparently, a new trend …
Case Study – Shoulder Pain – Thyroid – Pituitary – Liver…
Cara presented to my office with acute shoulder pain from lifting weights at the gym with her trainer. After taking a thorough history, she also reported chronic shoulder dislocations, …
Compensations of a sprain/strain injury
Technically speaking a “sprain” and a “strain” are two different types of injuries. A sprain refers to damage of a ligament, while a strain implies damage to a muscle …
Trigger points
If you’ve ever gotten (or given) a massage, you probably noticed that some muscles have painful little lumps or knots in them. They’re sometimes (enjoyably) painful when massaged or …
Plantar fasciitis, applied kinesiology, and chiropractic
You may have heard of the condition known as plantar fasciitis. If not, the word “plantar” refers to the sole (or plantar surface) of the foot, and “fasciitis” means …
Rotator cuff injury, applied kinesiology, and chiropractic
The rotator cuff makes the headlines in shoulder pain as much as the sciatic nerve in low back and leg pain. It’s almost like referring to any brand of …
Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)
The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial (originates in the cranium/brain) nerve. It is responsible for giving us sensation on our face. Trigeminal neuralgia (aka: tic douloureux) refers to …
TMJ dysfunction, applied kinesiology, and chiropractic
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be considered the most important joint in the body. In the 1950’s, two neurologists, Penfield and Rasmussen, stated that almost half of the motor …