Chronic Pain
Costovertebral Dysfunction
Dysfunctional Breathing
Your “diaphragm” is the dome-shaped muscle beneath your lungs. When it contracts and flattens, you breathe in. When it relaxes, you breathe out. But do you know your diaphragm plays an important secondary role in protecting your trunk and spine by controlling abdominal pressure?The muscles that s…
Upper and Lower Crossed Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome arises when your muscles develop small, tender knots called trigger points. These focal areas of sustained muscle contraction slow the clearing of waste products, leading to discomfort. The postural muscles of the lower back, neck, shoulders, hips, and jaw are most common…
Notalgia Paresthetica
Postpartum Back Pain
Congratulations on your new baby!With carrying the pumpkin seat, sleeping differently, and new lifestyle, aches and pain may arrive. Your body has been through a lot during pregnancy between the hormones and weight gain, we need to find the right combination of adjustments, stretches, rest, and t…
Scapular Dyskinesis
Your shoulder is formed by three bones; the scapula (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collar bone), and the humerus (long arm bone.) These bones come together to form a shallow ball & socket that relies upon the surrounding muscles for support. All of your shoulder muscles must work in a coordinate…
Scoliosis
Your spine is made up of 24 bones that stack on top of each other- normally in a straight line. “Scoliosis” means that your spine is curving from side to side, rather than being straight. Scoliosis affects between 1-3% of the population. Scoliosis may begin at any time between birth and adulthood…
Thoracic Arthritis
Your thoracic spine is made up of 12 individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other. To allow for flexibility and movement, there is a cushion or “disc” in between each level. As we age, these discs can wear and become thinner over time. This leads to additional changes, including bone spu
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Thoracic Disc Lesion
Your spine consists of 24 individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other. Flexible cushions called “discs” live between each set of vertebra. A disc is made up of two basic parts. The inner disc, called the “nucleus” is like a ball of jelly about the size of a marble. This jelly is held in pla…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The term “thoracic outlet” describes an area at the base of your neck, just above your collarbone. Some important nerves and vessels pass through this outlet on their way into your arm. Compression of these tissues causes a condition called “thoracic outlet syndrome” which results in pain, numbne…
Thoracic Segmental Joint Restriction
Your spine is made up of 24 bones stacked on top of each other with a soft “disc” between each segment to allow for flexibility. Normally, each joint in your spine should move freely and independently. Our examination of your spine has shown that one or more of your spinal vertebra is slightly mi…
