So you have picked up a new habit and are determined to be healthy.  You have purchased a new or used bike and are going to shed a few pounds, complete a triathlon so you can check it off you bucket list or have realized that your baby is no longer a baby and is rapidly approaching the age of wanted to ride his/her own bike so you better figure out how to ride so you can be super dad/mom.… Read More »

As 2016 is coming to a close and the 2017 New Year goals are being set, more and more of us will pursue active lifestyles in the interest of overall health or shedding a few extra pounds gained from the holiday season. Unfortunately, active lifestyles can lead to a variety of both major and minor injuries that can derail us from achieving our goals. The latest piezo acoustic sound wave generation offers a unique treatment option for myofascial and muscloskeletal… Read More »

Are Squats bad for you knees? NO, is the simple answer. Have you have ever seen a small child squat? Typically you notice one thing. They have the best form ever and get down into the perfect squat without any problem. So what is stopping us? The corporate jungle and prolonged sitting is definitely a key contributor but that is a discussion for another day. The simple, yet not so simple answer is faulty mechanics. There are 3 common mistakes… Read More »

    By integrating Eastern Medicine tools with Western evidence based physiologic principles and movement patterns, Myofascial Decompression Techniques / Cup Therapy works in the decompression of adhesions, reducing inhibition of fluids, and increasing nutrient exchange. The goal of Myofascial Decompression / Cup Therapy is to introduce a negative pressure tool in a systematic movement based approach to treat fascial restrictions, fascial tension and scar tissue. By increasing efficiency of motion through fascial flexibility and neuromuscular re-education, Myofascial Decompression /… Read More »

Graston is an Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization technique that enhances a clinician’s ability to detect adhesions, scar tissue or fascial restrictions in the affected areas. Clinicians use the stainless steel instruments to comb over and “catch” on fibrotic tissue, which helps identifies the areas of restriction. Once the tissue has been identified, the instruments are used to break up the scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function.  With Graston/IASTM, scar tissue-like fibers are broken down allowing the body’s… Read More »