In the sports world, repetitive movements and muscle overuse eventually lead to strain and injury.
The consequences of staring down at our cell phones day in and day out? Text neck. It’s the poor posture that results from your head bending and adding tension to your cervical vertebrae that make up part of your spine.
Are you an athlete? Or are you just a weekend warrior? Whether it be a sprain-strain or a herniated disc in the neck or the back, chiropractic care can help. You want a certified chiropractic sports physician that spends the majority of their day treating sports-related injuries.
A common complaint at our chiropractic clinic is “I slept incorrectly and can’t move my neck”. More often than not, the symptoms felt are ongoing but this one episode is worse than most. Some patients experience neck and shoulder pain after sleeping wrong and others notice tension headaches.
You may know that acupuncture is an excellent holistic medicine for pain relief. Many patients initially come for neck, shoulder or back pain but also experience relief of anxiety, stress, and depression. It seems miraculous that just a few needles can have such a positive impact on so many aspects of health. This is because acupuncture has been scientifically proven to have an effect on the brain.
Most of the people we provide chiropractic services to in the Telegraph Hill Area of San Francisco spend most of their day sitting in front of a computer for too damn long. This is very difficult on the body. Not to mention, the low back takes most of the pressure.
Sciatica occurs when pressure is put on the sciatic nerve root. Sciatica is pain that travels down one or both legs. Did you know?
If you enjoy sports, you might have heard of the treatment method growing in popularity called Graston Technique. If you also have experienced pain at the bottom of your foot you may have been told you have plantar fasciitis. The Graston Technique is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment for soft-tissue injuries. Especially injuries where inflammation is present. It has been praised by star athletes and is gaining traction outside of the world of sports as well.
The Graston Technique utilizes effective instruments that chiropractors use to help break up myofascial adhesions. Using stainless steel instruments, trained professionals can perform what is essentially a highly targeted and intense deep tissue therapy. This new, controlled inflammation, helps to increase blood-flow and promote the healing process.
These two products are handheld vibrating tools. Hyperice’s Hypervolt looks more like a sleek futuristic instrument while the Theragun G2PRO looks more like a rugged tool. If you have tight muscles or you’re going for a workout. It helps you get your muscles activated. You feel better.
For most people, the instinctive approach to obesity is to diet, to control one’s weight through modified caloric intake using any number of diets that promise immediate results. What many don’t realize is that obesity often results from a combination of factors, eating habits being just one of them. Continue Reading ->
The foam roller is an instrument used to increase mobility and improve your soft tissue quality. When it comes to the benefits of foam rolling, there is a big difference between the thoracic spine and lumber spine. You should never foam roll your lower back (lumbar spine). I’m going to tell you exactly what to focus on instead if you are attempting to loosen up a stiff lower back.