Another new addition to our office is a state-of-the-art Haven Medical table. Cox technique is a gentle, low-force technique which helps improve motion in the spine and decrease pressure on the spinal nerves and discs. The Cox table helps decompress the spine by gentle traction. This combined with Active Release Technique helps our patients achieve […]
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Second impact syndrome: winning the game isn’t worth losing your head.
Getting a concussion is bad. But getting more than one can be significantly worse. Doctors use the term second impact syndrome to describe the aftereffects of multiple concussions in a short period of time. It can be deadly.
Concussion happens when the brain moves beyond its normal limits. With a blow or jolt to the head or body, the head and brain move back and forth rapidly. These sudden movements can make the brain bounce or twist inside the skull. It’s also known as mild traumatic brain injury. The new name came from recent efforts to make it sound as serious as it actually is.
How Chiropractic Helps with Sports (and COVID-19) Injuries
We came across this nifty infographic illustrating just a few ways chiropractors can help athletes regain strength and function after an injury.
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Don’t ignore shin splints
It’s the bane of runners, dancers and other athletes; sharp pain along the inside of the shins, the classic sign of shin splints.
Most every athlete knows the difference between good pain and bad. Shin splints are definitely in the latter category; a warning sign that should be taken seriously. The conditions that set up shin splints can lead to other injury. That’s why it’s important to get the opinion of a professional to get moving again, safely.
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The right tool for the job: ART v IASTM – By: Dr. Mark Kemenosh and Dr. Trisha Sileo
Although the chiropractic practice of Dr. Mark Kemenosh is focused on ART – Active Release Techniques – Dr. Mark and his associates are also certified in IASTM – instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization.
IASTM has similar therapeutic goals as ART – myofascial release to prevent the formation of scar tissue, break up existing scar tissue, loosen muscle fibers and prevent them from adhering together. What differs is the delivery and the theory behind it.
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Heel pain: the tip of the plantar fasciitis iceberg
The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. When it gets inflamed, it typically causes heel pain, the classic symptom of plantar fasciitis (PF).
Anybody can get it, but runners are particularly susceptible. The fascia is stretched tight across the bottom of the foot and the repetitive stress of running can cause small tears. Over time, those tears can lead to long-term inflammation and heel pain.
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Celebrating 40 years strong – and getting stronger
1980. A Georgia peanut farmer, Jimmy Carter, was president. There was no internet. Cable news was in its infancy. Michael Jackson was the biggest act in music. And – we sure do remember this – the Philadelphia Phillies were on their way to winning their first-ever World Series.
On March 30 of that year, Dr. Mark Kemenosh earned his chiropractic license.
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The runner’s nemesis: IT band
Runners love to hate their IT bands. Trouble there can keep you off the road, the runner’s worst nightmare.
Short for iliotibial, the IT is a long band of connective tissue on the outside of each leg, running from hip to knee. When it gets inflamed, it usually causes pain on the outside of the knee. But it can also cause pain at the hip or lower back.
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Pitchers: improving mobility can prevent Tommy John injury
Spring is in the air – and that means baseball. Even though we’re not sure if this year’s season will proceed on schedule, it’s best to be prepared. So, we’re talking “Tommy John.” It affects other athletes, too, but baseball players are at higher risk for injuring the ulnar collateral ligament – the UCL.
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Hidden trauma: improving long-term problems after concussion
The protocols around concussion in sports have really advanced in the past 10 years, especially considering new standards adopted and publicized by the NFL and other professional sports organizations. Following traditional concussion care, athletes can often benefit from chiropractic treatment.