What is a #whiplash injury? Is it problematic? Can it be treated? Should I be #worried?

The term, “Cervical hyperextension/ hyperflexion injury” is synonymous with “Cervical acceleration/ deceleration syndrome” (CAD), and #Whiplash. CAD injuries are associated with a cornucopia of complaints including: neck pain, headaches, symptoms in the upper quadrant, radicular complaints, paresthesia, muscle weakness, TMD, visual disturbances, vertigo/dizziness, low back pain, tinnitus, difficulty sleeping, hypersensitivity to light or noise, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, diminished concentration, irritability, and memory loss.

At our office we deal daily with #MPI injury claims following motor vehicle accidents. If you’ve been involved in a car #accident contact us at 204-586-8424 and we can help guide you through the claims process and help get you back at 100% as quickly as possible.

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Avoid eating your meals while working or concentrating on other tasks. You may end up mindlessly consuming larger portions than needed.

Sit down and enjoy your meal. You’re much more likely to feel psychologically satisfied if you don’t multitask while you’re eating. http://ow.ly/i/xVcIF

The technology that was supposed to make life easier may be causing a lot of pain.

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What is Jumper’s Hip? Dancer’s Hip?

Psoas tendinopathy often arises secondary to repetitive flexion of an externally rotated hip. The condition is commonly termed “dancer’s hip” or “jumper’s hip”, as movements associated with these activities predispose participants to injury.

Psoas tendinopathy is particularly common in ballet dancers – with more than 90% reporting clicking or snapping. The condition is also seen in athletes who participate in resistance #training, #rowing, track and field, #running (especially uphill), #soccer, and #gymnastics, and #hurdling.

Treatment of this condition involves a multi-faceted approach. Sift tissue treatments by hand (#myofascial release, trigger point therapy), acupuncture, laser therapy and home rehabilitation are all part of our plan to correct not only the pain of psoas tendinopathy but also the underlying cause.

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The combination of Chiropractic care and custom orthotic footbeds was shown to produce a significant reduction in low back pain. We offer many custom orthotic solutions at our office. Call today for more information!

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Learn the mistakes you’re making when performing a squat, plus ways to correct them.

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One very important job of your hip muscles is to maintain the alignment of your leg when you move. One of the primary hip muscles, the gluteus medius, plays an especially important #stabilizing role when you walk, run, or squat. The gluteus medius attaches your thigh bone to the crest of your hip. When you lift your left leg, your right gluteus medius must contract in order to keep your body from tipping toward the left. And when you are standing on a bent leg, your gluteus medius prevents that knee from diving into a “knock knee” or “valgus” position.

Weakness of the gluteus medius allows your pelvis to drop and your knee to dive inward when you walk or run. This places tremendous strain on your hip and knee and may cause other problems too. When your knee dives inward, your kneecap is forced outward, causing it to rub harder against your thigh bone- creating a painful irritation and eventually arthritis. #Walking and #running with a relative “knock knee” position places tremendous stress on the ligaments around your knee and is a known cause of “sprains”. Downstream, a “knock knee” position puts additional stress on the arch of your foot, leading to other painful problems, like plantar fasciitis. Upstream, weak hips allow your pelvis to roll forward which forces your spine into a “sway back” posture. This is a known cause of lower back pain. Hip muscle weakness seems to be more common in #females, especially #athletes.

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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 support your trunk form a “canister.” The front and sides of the canister are created by your abdominal and rib muscles. The back of the canister includes those muscles attached to your spine. The bottom of the canister is formed by the muscles of your pelvic floor, while your diaphragm serves as the roof. Together, these muscles control your abdominal pressure and core stability.
A well-braced core provides a stable foundation for moving your arms, legs, and head – in much the same way that when firing a canon, a large ship serves as a better platform than a rowboat.

During normal breathing, your upper chest should remain relatively still. Patients with “dysfunctional” patterns frequently overuse their upper chest muscles instead of their abdomen and lower rib cage. This depressurizes and destabilizes your core, leading to other problems like back pain.

You should not need to always think about proper breathing – this should happen subconsciously. Unfortunately, many of us have “learned” poor mechanics and need to re-learn proper breathing. One of the easiest ways to re-train proper breathing is to sit or lie still with one head on your breastbone and the other hand on your abdomen. When you breathe in, only the hand on your abdomen should move, while the hand on your chest remains still. Your normal breathing rhythm should be about there seconds of inhalation followed by six seconds of exhalation. If you find that you are exhaling too quickly, you may try “pursing” your lips to gradually increase the length of your exhalation.

The exercises that follow are essential for your recovery. Once you have restored normal breathing mechanics, you will enjoy increased core stability and your treatment will be much more successful. It is important to perform your breathing exercises consistently, as repetitive exercise will allow your body “re-learn” to subconsciously move in a safe and a coordinated fashion- thereby reducing your risk of injury. http://ow.ly/i/uGLgw

The Science of #Yoga part 3 – #Addiction

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