Tag: myofascial release treatment

Do you have piriformis syndrome, or is the pain due to something else.

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Do you have piriformis syndrome, or is the pain due to something else. If you have chronic pain in your hip, you may have been told it was piriformis syndrome.  As defined by Wikipedia, “Piriformis syndrome is a controversial condition which is believed to result from compression of the sciatic nerve around the piriformis muscle. Symptoms may include pain and numbness in the buttocks and down the leg.[Often symptoms are worsened with sitting or running.” A patient presented the other day who was a healthcare professional calling the pain piriformis syndrome. Her symptoms included chronic pain in the buttock and leg pain of three months duration that Read More »

Going Gaga about Fibromyalgia; Is this really the reason Lady Gaga has been in pain?

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Going Gaga about Fibromyalgia; Is this really the reason Lady Gaga has been in pain? by William D. Charschan D.C.,C.C.S.P., I.C.C.S.P. Lady Gaga reported that she has canceled the European part of her tour due to pain on the right side of her body.  She also just released a documentary on Netflix which showed her being cared for in a medical clinic for chronic pain.  She has released photos of people doing an ultrasound to her right shoulder and she has been talking about Fibromyalgia, a diagnosis she was given by her doctors. Is the reason she is in pain Fibromyalgia, Read More »

Myofascial Release Technique Explained

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Myofascial Release Technique Explained  Myofascial release treatment (MRT) is used to break up scar tissue that exists in muscle tissue, tendons, and between muscles, fascia, and nerves. Injuries throughout one’s life to muscle and underlying tissues result in scar tissue. Our bodies also adapt to our unique body mechanics by adapting the body’s fascia, which acts as an exoskeleton of sorts and guides how muscles move.  There is now evidence that suggests that fascia is part of a larger system that integrates with the nervous system and may even affect how the organs in your bodywork. Enhancing the way you Read More »

Foam rolling for muscular pain. Some tips on self application of myofascial release.

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Foam rolling for muscular pain. Some tips on self-application of myofascial release Many of our patients are aware of the benefits of myofascial release treatment, which comes in different styles such as Active Release Techniques (r), Barnes among other methods that are well accepted. When combined with chiropractic treatment and rehabilitation, they are used to exceptional outcomes. Many people are also finding that foam rollers for the application of self-myofascial release treatment is also helpful, sometimes more than Yoga and other self-help methods. Athletes are finding that foam rolling improves their performance, decreases after-workout pain, and gives them a good Read More »

Groin injury prevention; why they occur and four ways to prevent them

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Groin injury prevention; why they occur and four ways to prevent them As we get into the warmer weather, many athletes are becoming more active in sports such as baseball and soccer and of course running, groin injuries can sideline you for weeks. Most people assume that these types of injuries just occur, however, there is always a mechanical basis for this type of injury. Last year, a patient had a very bad groin injury that resulted in an abdominal hernia after he ran a race in pain and attempted to run through the pain. Groin injuries are a byproduct Read More »