What is frozen shoulder and why does it happen? Adhesive Capsulitis, otherwise known as Frozen Shoulder, can develop in a few different ways. The most common factor is a prolonged period of shoulder immobilization. This can be due to a shoulder injury or after shoulder surgery. Other precursors for developing adhesive capsulitis are having an… Continue reading Adhesive Capsulitis / Frozen Shoulder
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How Chiropractic Can Help Your Shoulder Pain
Chiropractic can help improve shoulder pain by providing a variety of treatment options including muscle work, therapeutic exercise, chiropractic adjustments, treating muscle imbalances, and improving mobility restrictions in the shoulder, neck, and upper back. The key is to find a certified sports chiropractor who specializes in these fields and offers these types of treatments. Chiros in Motion offers all of the above. 4… Continue reading How Chiropractic Can Help Your Shoulder Pain
Patella Dislocation / Dislocated Kneecap
What is a dislocated kneecap and why does it happen? The patella, otherwise known as the knee cap, is a bone that sits in the front of the knee joint. When the knee bends and straightens the patella provides extra support and acts as leverage to provide more power and stability to the knee joint.… Continue reading Patella Dislocation / Dislocated Kneecap
Knee pain from Osgood-Schlatters?
What is Osgood-Schlatters? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a childhood injury caused by repetitive use. Too much activity without enough rest causes pain and inflammation just below the knee cap. This condition often affects children who are undergoing or are just experiencing the end of a growth spurt. Sports with repetitive running, jumping, and cutting are the… Continue reading Knee pain from Osgood-Schlatters?
Trigger Point Dry Needling
What is Trigger Point Dry Needling? During this treatment, the practitioner uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate the target tissue beneath. The target tissues in this case are called trigger points or "knots" within a muscle or connective tissue. This is a great way to manage neuromusculoskeletal pain and limitations… Continue reading Trigger Point Dry Needling
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome, otherwise known as PFPS, is a condition caused by inflammation, irritation, or overuse of the patella tendon. The patella tendon attaches the patella to the tibia or head of the shin. PFPS may start from overuse or acute injury. Common symptoms include pain with jumping, walking up and down stairs, climbing, or… Continue reading Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Knee Osteoarthritis
What is knee OA? Knee osteoarthritis is generally known as “wear and tear” of the knee joint. Although the knee is a common location for arthritis, it can happen in any joint. Arthritis is associated with swelling, tenderness, and stiffening of the joint. Arthritis can happen at any age but it is most common as… Continue reading Knee Osteoarthritis
Advice for Injured Athletes
Written by Dr. Emma Scaro, DC MS CCSP. Dr. Emma is a previous division 1 and professional soccer player, she is also a sports chiropractor at Chiros in Motion. She talks about her experience with injuries and advice that she has to offer athletes experiencing a difficult injury. Mindset is crucial during recovery from a… Continue reading Advice for Injured Athletes
How chiropractic can help improve your knee pain
Chiropractic can help improve knee pain by providing a variety of treatment options including muscle work, therapeutic exercise, chiropractic adjustments, treating muscle imbalances, and improving mobility restrictions in the hip and ankle. The key is to find a certified sports chiropractor who specializes in these fields and offers these types of treatments. Chiros in Motion… Continue reading How chiropractic can help improve your knee pain
Treating Sport Injuries with Active Release Techniques
Why chose an ART provider for my sports injury? After a sports injury, the area that is causing an athlete's symptoms may not be located where the athlete is feeling pain. A certified ART provider has a great ability to locate and identify the tissue or muscle that is causing the complaint. ART has many… Continue reading Treating Sport Injuries with Active Release Techniques