Holidays Season is a great time for family, tradition, giving and receiving. Sometimes it can be tough on our systems, both physically and mentally. Below is a great guide to staying away from the cold and flu season, and how to avoid physical and mental anguish while braving the holiday crowds. Stay Healthy And Avoiding…
Category: Manual Therapy
Guided Muscle Relaxation
Practicing progressive muscle relaxation Before practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation, consult with your doctor if you have a history of muscle spasms, back problems, or other serious injuries that may be aggravated by tensing muscles. Most progressive muscle relaxation practitioners start at the feet and work their way up to the face. For a sequence of…
Sitting…the hidden dangers of a common action
As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, there is one thing nearly all modern Americans have in common: we sit all the time. Though our great shift towards computer-based work has done great things for productivity, it has, unfortunately, done terrible things for our health. From increased risk of heart disease and…
Upper Cross Syndrome & Tennis Injuries-Avoiding injury off the courts
Avoiding Tennis Injuries Off the courts-Upper Cross Syndrome By Dr. Todd Plutchok, DC ART Provider Let’s treat the cause and not just the symptom. Many times when tennis players are experiencing pain they flip their tennis game upside down trying to alter their swing, change their racket, decrease the volume of play, and strap on…