by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 7, 2013 | Back Pain, Exercises
Low back pain (LBP) and its relationship to balance has been a recent topic on this site, and an initial discussion regarding specific balance exercises was introduced last month. This month’s article will complete the discussion about what you can do to preserve your...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 6, 2013 | Whiplash
“Whiplash” is considered a non-medical term that encompasses a range of injuries. These injuries typically affect the neck and are caused by a sudden movement of the neck associated with extension or forceful backward bending. The medical term “cervical...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 5, 2013 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) management can be as difficult as making a definitive diagnosis. FM is characterized by generalized body aches and feeling exhausted, and yet, in spite of the exhaustion, the inability to sleep is a “classic” FM complaint. FM sufferers, as well as...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 4, 2013 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) results in numbness, tingling, and sometimes weak grip strength due to pinching of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. There are many conditions that are similar to CTS, many of which we have discussed in...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 3, 2013 | Neck Pain
Last month, we looked at the published evidence that overwhelmingly supports the use of cervical traction. As promised, this month’s focus is the proper methods of applying it. The type of traction that this discussion will address will be limited to the kind that can...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 1, 2013 | Advanced
Phases of Healing Improvements in Timing and Quality of Healing Problems and Residual Characteristics There are many published journal articles and books pertaining to the topic of “Soft Tissue Injury and Repair.” My favorites include: Studies on development of...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 13, 2013 | Whiplash
Last month, we discussed car safety features, proper headrest position, how to prepare for a crash, and seeking immediate treatment as ways to minimize the chances of suffering from whiplash in the event of an accident. Here are four more ways to avoid or minimize...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 12, 2013 | Fibromyalgia
Neurotransmission is the method by which nerves “speak” to each other so impulses can be sent from one part of your body to the brain and back. For example, when you touch a hot plate by accident, it doesn’t take long before you quickly let go of the plate. The reason...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 11, 2013 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that results when the median nerve is pinched in carpel tunnel at the wrist. As the name implies, “carpal” refers to the 8 small bones in the wrist that make up the “U” shaped part of the tunnel and “syndrome” means symptoms...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 10, 2013 | Neck Pain
Traction is defined as, “…the act of pulling a body part.” Therefore, it is commonly used in many regions including the legs, arms, low back, mid-back, and the neck. We will be limiting this discussion to cervical or neck traction, and the question of the month is,...
