Could this be a cure for chronic illness?
April is national stress awareness month so here at OrthoWell we wanted to share one of the best ways to reduce stress… take a deep breath… and repeat!
Could Dry Needling Cure Your Foot Pain?
In a previous post, we discussed how plantar fasciitis may not be all about what’s going on in the plantar fascia (check out that post HERE) A thorough examination can reveal mechanical sensitivity in some of the surrounding peripheral nerve, namely the calcaneal/plantar branches of the tibial nerve. It’s likely that the pain syndrome starts out as purely plantar fasciitis, but then progresses to mechanical nerve sensitization.
St Patty’s Day Contest
Thank you to everyone who participated in our St Patty’s Day contest!
We hope everyone had a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
SQUATS: The Most Important Tools for Proper Squatting
The squat is an essential exercise that everyone should try and master. It is a
compound lift that requires full body control and stability as well as proper quad
and glute strength. When performed correctly, it is an amazing way to strengthen
the muscles of your legs, hips, and core. It is also beneficial when working on hip
and knee mobility. All of these components are important for overall daily health
and wellness.
Ways to walk confidently this winter and avoid fall related injuries
For those of you that missed our FB post for the winner of the Valentine’s Day contest, the winner is…
Take Your Core and Rotator Cuff Exercises to the Next Level
Here are a couple great ideas to take your rotator cuff strengthening and core stability exercises to the next level around the Christmas tree this season.
Unwind Those Knots in Your Muscles
Do you have any muscle knots that you just can’t seem to get rid of? If so, then this post is for you!
Pain Creams & CBD. Get the REAL scoop!
As many of you have found out, there are MANY pain relief creams, “snake oils” and CBD products on the market. I previously introduced our EFAC and 1-TDC creams and want to reintroduce them as well as our top choice for a CDB cream for joint pain.
Cross Training for Success After a Running Injury
One of our patients, Mark Mahoney, has been a life-long avid runner….and he has had his share of injuries as well.
He took the time to share his success story on the role that cross training has played in his recoveries.
Here is his story: