Often, athletes hear the terms “tennis elbow” or “golfer’s elbow”; however, these terms don’t necessarily mean that you must play those sports. This can happen for desk workers, heavy lifting competitors, and laborers. It’s much easier to distinguish the difference when you give them those nicknames. This video below will help educate you on the anatomy in your forearm and elbow. The term “tennis elbow” comes from repeated wrist extension…
Have you ever gone to the gym and realized that you are experiencing some shoulder discomfort during bench press, pull ups, etc? If this is you, and you are experiencing any discomfort – you may have Sick Scapula and Shoulder Pain. There are a few common signs and symptoms you may notice: Pain/tenderness located around the scapula (the shoulder blade) when using any overhead arm movement or carrying heavy objects…
Ever heard the cliche “an apple a day keeps the doctor away?” More accurately, a regular fitness routine is a great way to stay out of the doctor’s office. Lately I investigated the topic of fitness training and prevention of low back. In my 7 years of practice, I have always maintained great relationships with trusted fitness providers in Burlington to help co-manage my patients. I truly believe that fitness is…
Plantar fasciitis is a frustrating condition which causes sharp pain along the bottom of the foot. It’s typically at its worst when you first wake up in the morning or after you sit too long. It is caused by inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia, a thick piece of connective tissue along the bottom arch of the foot. The plantar fascia actually helps support the arch of the foot.…
Cardinal Chiropractic and Sports Recovery, Burlington NC I didn’t start drinking coffee until I was 22 and in my senior year of college. I grew up thinking it was disgusting; my parents drank it black and that was, at the time, the only way I thought it was served. Then I met Jackie (my future wife) and she LOVES coffee. And since we all do funny things when we start…
Desk Workers Beware: Sitting Can Kill You and How to Fix It! Mitch Webb – Certified Primal Health Coach Sitting is the new smoking, have you heard the term? Science has proven how dangerous smoking cigarettes aka “cancer sticks” can be for our health, but did you know that sitting for long periods of time could be just as bad for our health and longevity? As Americans we sit A LOT.…
Walking into a gym for the first time (or the first time in a while) can be scary. The machines can be daunting, the people cliquey, and of course….the music typically annoying. It can take weeks or months to build up enough motivation and determination to go to the gym, and there is nothing more detrimental to your health goals than the addition of more fears and intimidation. This is…
I’ve been doing acupuncture since 2011. I find it really interesting and there is a lot of research to support its use. However, it wasn’t until I got into Dry Needling, a sub-classification of acupuncture that focuses on pain, that I really became obsessed with it. Dry needling brought all my acupuncture training into focus. I had an “ah-ha” moment. After all, my specialty is musculoskeletal pain management. And some aspects…
