It’s often thought that a protruding belly posture is due to weak abdominals. In terms of fixing that faulty posture, it seems logical that if you were to “pull” the belly in by strengthening the abdominals, you would no longer have that protruding belly posture. That’s understandable, and may even be the case with a …
Does Your Belly Always Feel Protruded? Check Your Psoas. Read More »
Upon initial observation, it may not look like there is much of a difference between a chiropractic treatment using Active Release Techniques and one using deep tissue massage. Let’s dive a bit deeper and find out what makes them different. A deep tissue massage is generally only focused on one area of the body, as …
What’s the Difference Between Active Release Techniques and Deep Tissue Massage? Read More »
You may have heard sports chiropractors and massage therapists talking about different modalities to treat soft tissue injuries like sports injuries and repetitive use injuries. Terms like deep tissue massage, Active Release Techniques, and Graston Technique are thrown around frequently here in Oakland. But how do you know what will work best for you, or …
Which is a Better Tool for a Sports Chiropractor? Active Release Techniques or Graston? Read More »
Do you ever find yourself asking your significant other, “Please, just press here, right between my shoulder blades!” Are there tight, sore muscles that you notice yourself pushing on frequently to try to get some relief? You may have trigger points in your muscles. Trigger points are taut, irritable bands (about the size of a …
The most updated version of this page is HERE. Is elbow or forearm pain getting in the way of your golf game? Have you noticed that the same part of your swing is painful time and time again, and that your pain tends to creep back even after resting for a week or two? Most …
