How to relax the Temporalis Muscle
The temporalis is the muscle that you feel over your temples when you clench your teeth and as you chew. The muscle can be tender… Read More »How to relax the Temporalis Muscle
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Dealing with back pain while brushing your teeth
If you are dealing with back pain some of the easiest tasks in life might prove to be more difficult. If you find brushing your… Read More »Dealing with back pain while brushing your teeth
Pushups: Take a step forward towards greater challenges.
The last post that I made about push ups was on how to make pushups easier if you can not perform a full pushup. Once… Read More »Pushups: Take a step forward towards greater challenges.
Side Plank Exercise Progressions: Great for your Back and Core
As a Chiropractor, I see a lot of people with lower back problems. Research has found that both chiropractic manipulation and exercise result in significant… Read More »Side Plank Exercise Progressions: Great for your Back and Core
Self myofascial release of the massetter muscle
The masseter muscle is located at the angle of your jaw. As you clench your jaw you can feel this muscle contract. it’s primary action… Read More »Self myofascial release of the massetter muscle
Wall facing squats
This exercise is often used to improve squat and deadlift movement quality. It is also, often prescribed to improve the mobility of the thoracic (upper back)… Read More »Wall facing squats
Shoulder Blade Circles (CARs) for neck pain, back pain or shoulder pain
The shoulder blades or scapulae have muscles that extend to the neck, thoracic spine, ribs and shoulder. The shoulder blades, therefore, can influence these other… Read More »Shoulder Blade Circles (CARs) for neck pain, back pain or shoulder pain
Try this daily activity or your ankles: Ankle Circles (CARs)
For a healthy ankle joint you need to move and use the joint. Ankle circles or CARs (Controlled articular rotations) are a way to: Maintain… Read More »Try this daily activity or your ankles: Ankle Circles (CARs)
Weather and Pain
Often I have patients who claim they can predict the weather or that their pain is influenced by the weather. I often assumed that the… Read More »Weather and Pain