Dry Needling- It could be the answer to your pain
Lately I’ve been receiving a number of referrals from other practitioners (MD’s, PT’s and other Chiropractors) for a technique I learned about 20 years ago called Dry Needling. Dry needling is a procedure in which a filiform needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points consist of contraction knots, which are related to …
Read MoreEffectiveness of a Home Program of Self-Myofascial Release Followed by Stretching for Trigger Points and Pain.
Much of what I do involves treating myofascial trigger points for pain, sports injuries and performance enhancement. Almost all of my patients are given home instructions on how to perform self-myofascial release, an extremely effective rehabilitation technique. Those who perform these exercises generally rave about their effectiveness. What are Myofascial Trigger Points? A myofascial trigger point (TP) is …
Read MoreYour body is not a bank. It’s a Biochemistry lab.
I see people every day…at my clinic, the gym, the grocery store…who view their bodies as a calorie bank and approach weight loss from this perspective (i.e. the calories in/calories out model). I also see patients who eliminate certain foods from their diet, such as wheat, and consistently report that they lose weight (without adjusting calories or …
Read MoreGot Zits? High Glycemic Index Foods and Dairy Products Linked to Acne
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found a connection between diet and acne, particularly from high glycemic load diets (refined carbohydrates) and dairy products, and that medical nutrition therapy can be an effective intervention in acne treatment. More than 17 million Americans suffer …
Read MoreHi Ho Hi Ho, It’s off to Trigger Point I Go
I was recently invited along with a handful of other people to attend the instructor training at Trigger Point Performance Therapy in Austin Texas. Once certified I will be teaching Myofascial Release and Flexibility Workshops. What’s the Point? Trigger points are hyperirritable nodules that can be palpated in muscle fibers. These are areas of local tenderness that can also refer …
Read MoreEvidence Based Sports Medicine
This week’s Blog is about Sports Medicine for injury treatment, prevention and performance enhancement. The information presented is based on the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM) Corrective Exercise model (CEX) that has been used successfully by professional teams, such as the Phoenix Suns. Musculoskeletal dysfunction and injuries are epidemic Foot and Ankle Injuries Plantar fasciitis accounts for …
Read MoreMyofascial Pain Syndromes and Perpetuating Factors
Skeletal muscle accounts for more than 40% of the total body mass. Throughout life, macro and micro traumas can cause us to develop taut bands within skeletal muscle. Within these bands are more sensitive regions known as myofascial trigger points. Prevalence Approximately 70% of all pain is primarily myofascial in origin. While the remaining 30% has other …
Read MoreEat This for That- Using food as medicine
Eyes (vision)- Lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants found in Kale, Spinach And Collards, that protect and maintain healthy cells in your eyes. Ears (hearing) – Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant shown to protect brain and nerve tissue. It is found in Spinach, Potatoes, Broccoli, red meats and liver. Vitamin E works to make the blood vessels and nerves …
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between acupuncture and dry needling (IMS)?
About 20 years ago I read an article about a medical doctor in Vancouver BC who was performing a technique he developed called Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). I was so intrigued by this form of therapy, that I took him out for lunch to learn more. The results of our meeting lead me to pursue additional education and training, …
Read MoreEpigenetics- You are what you eat, feel, sleep and exercise
Epigenetics is the study of heritable (inherited from our parents, grandparents etc) changes in genes or cells caused by mechanisms other than changes to your DNA. Examples of such changes are DNA methylation and histone modification, which are processes that regulate gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. DNA is the basic units of genetic information that …
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Recent Posts
- Life is about Balance- So is Pain
- Pain- is it the Puppet or the String?
- Is RICE Good for You?
- The Bain of Pain is in the Brain
- Dry Needling- It could be the answer to your pain
- Fat Loss: A Metabolic Perspective
- Juice Fasting: Why?
- Can you change your genes so you look better in your jeans?
- Effectiveness of a Home Program of Self-Myofascial Release Followed by Stretching for Trigger Points and Pain.
- Is endurance exercise good for your gut?
