ELEVATE Shoulder Stabilization Series Part I DO YOU HAVE SHOULDER PAIN? One of the most common impairments we see among our patients with shoulder pain is weakness of the muscles that control the scapula (aka the shoulder blade). This is distinct from the rotator cuff muscles which control glenohumeral joint (aka the ball and socket joint). If the shoulder was a house, the scapula would …
For the days when you wake up with a kinked neck because you slept funny, but still have to get to work – Here are a few at-home moves to try that could help you before you get in to see a PT! Chin Tucks 1. Stand with your back against a wall 2. Move …
Do you remember the red circles on Michael Phelps’ back during the 2016 Summer Olympics? Athletes are among the most popular groups of people to use Cupping, also known as Myofascial Decompression (MFD), to treat soft tissue injuries in order to reduce soreness and speed up the healing of overworked muscles, but it’s also safe for patients of all …
