This stretch is great for people that have kyphosis (rounded spine) in their upper thoracic region and is beneficial for yogi’s trying to correct their posture. This move will increase mobility in the thoracic spine as well as stretch the latissimus dorsi muscles; a group of muscles along the posterior lateral part of the trunk,Read More »
By Dr. Sunil Pullukat, D.C., ART Provider - Staying injury free can be one of the most difficult feats any athlete has to tackle. What causes an injury is always the big question. Many runners have been sidelined by an Achilles injury, but knowing how to deal with your Achilles can keep you runningRead More »
By Dr. Jon Sebby, DC, ART Provider - This is the time of year that we all start to feel exhausted, sore and achy from sitting too much, hunching over our computers, slipping on ice, as well as from lack of sunshine and exercise. Follow these steps to help you relieve your aches and painsRead More »
This exercise helps to improve core stability that is essential to transferring power generated in the lower body to the upper body. The exercise is a spine sparing activity. Spine Sparing refers to movements and strategies that decrease a load on the spine, which will reduce disc herniations. THE MOVE To start, assume a plankRead More »
By Dr. Jon Sebby, DC, ART Provider - If you practice yoga and have reached a plateau in flexibility and ability to perform certain poses, you may have some adhesions or “scar tissue” physically restricting any further range of motion and progress. Chiropractic adjustments can help by increasing motion in joints that are restricted. Yoga is an amazingRead More »
By Dr. Josh Akin, Dr. Jon Sebby, and Paul Matthews - There are various methods for treating soft tissue injuries. Active Release and Rolfing are two non-invasive soft tissue treatments to heal and prevent a wide variety of soft tissue injuries. To understand a soft tissue injury, it is important to comprehend the basic mechanism ofRead More »
By Dr. Jon Sebby, DC, ART Provider - The numbers are astounding. Each year there are an estimated 100,000 ACL injuries, with roughly 70-80% being non-contact injuries. What’s more, about a third of these injuries happen to high school female athletes. Women are simply at a greater risk than their male counterparts. It is well establishedRead More »
As chiropractors that specialize in soft tissue treatments, we work with many individuals that have joint and soft-tissue restrictions. Finding spinal subluxations (spinal subluxation is when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves) and soft tissue adhesions is like findingRead More »
Stability ball walk-outs is a great exercise for shoulder and core stability, as well it is beneficial exercise to increase scapular stability for smooth shoulder mobility. This exercise helps to reduce shoulder injuries by increase strength and is especially good for athletes who play paddle sports. THE MOVE Step 1: To start lie on yourRead More »
This month’s screen involves breathing. Now before you read any further, go stand in front of the mirror and take a deep breath. What did you see? Did your shoulders and elevate and your neck tense up, or did your shoulders and neck stay relaxed? Did you stomach come in or did it expand outRead More »
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