5 Massages For Healing Plantar Fasciitis Pain At Home

Kaitlyn FeldvariFoot Pain, Injury & RehabLeave a Comment

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that will ultimately affect 1 in 10 people during their lifetime. While the condition can be especially bothersome for professional athletes, the rest of us aren’t immune to the many physical stressors we face in everyday life.  While there are many treatments, it’s often a long-term battle. In this article, we’ll show you step by … Read More

The Best Holistic Treatments For Hallux Limitus

Kaitlyn FeldvariFoot Pain, Injury & RehabLeave a Comment

One of the more common causes of foot pain, hallux limitus, is a condition that affects your big toe joint, causing inflammation and reduction in movement, not to mention pain.  Given the cost and often long recovery times of surgery, it’s only natural to seek out holistic treatments before going under the knife. While the decision whether or not to … Read More

Strong Glutes & Why You Need Them

Krista BugdenMobility, Performance, TrainingLeave a Comment

Gwen Jorgensen

Through human evolution, the buttocks served as a key component for mankind to finally raise his hands off the ground and stand erect on two feet. The glutes served as a counterbalance to the chest. This gave our ancestors the ability to stand tall and climb their way to the top of the food chain. At about 330 B.C., Aristotle … Read More

Muscle Adhesions: Are They Getting in the Way of Your Athletic Performance?

Krista BugdenMobility, Performance3 Comments

“Muscle adhesion.” You may have heard the term in your physical therapist’s or doctor’s office. Or perhaps you came across in it when googling your symptoms. But what are muscle adhesions? A muscle adhesion is scar tissue that has developed in the muscles. It can cause muscle weakness, pain, and a limited range of motion. And it frequently goes undiagnosed. … Read More

IASTM/Graston Vs. Deep Tissue Massage – How are they different?

Nicole ClarkGeneral Pain, Injury & Rehab, Muscle Scraping, TechniqueLeave a Comment

As a Chiropractor, I’ve known about the Graston technique for a long time, but over the last few years, other similar treatments and tools have started becoming popular. These include Gua Sha, Hawk Grips, the Echo Muscle Reliever etc. Whether we are referring to Graston, Gua Sha or any similar tool, these all fall under the IASTM umbrella and therefore … Read More