What Is Graston Technique? Soft-Tissue Therapy Explained
Graston Technique: No pain, no gain? Medieval torture device or therapeutic healing method? Graston® – also known as IASTM or ‘myofascial scraping’ –…
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Why Do Muscles and Joints Feel Stiff?
Why do my muscles feel stiff and tight? A patient asked me this question last week, and I didn’t have a nice, concise answer ready to go. And I hate it…
Back Spasms: Glute Bridge and Plank Exercises
Not all musculoskeletal problems are the same! There’s a common assumption that all joint and muscle pain is caused by the same root problems, and…
Low Back Pain: Understanding the ACP Treatment Guideline
Skip the meds – try chiropractic first. Low back pain – one of the top reasons for visits to the doctor’s office – is best treated with alternative,…
Piriformis Stretches for Hip and Sciatic-Type Pain
7 piriformis stretches to relieve sciatica fast! One of the the most common problems I see at Ascent Chiropractic every week is sciatica – low back…
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow: Care Options
They’re a giant pain in the, well, elbow. And you don’t even have to have ever stepped foot on a tennis court or golf course. Golfer’s and tennis…
Ice or Heat for Pain: How to Choose
When to use ice? When to use heat? From a soothing hot water bottle to a bag of frozen peas, most of us have turned to heat or ice at some point to…