Massage Therapy and Disc Injuries

Massage Therapy and Disc Injuries

Massage Therapy and Disc Injuries Herniated discs, slipped discs, ruptured discs, bulging discs… those are four terms, often used interchangeably, to describe injuries to the intervertebral discs. While herniated, slipped, and ruptured discs are synonymous with one...
Crossed Syndromes Part 1: Upper Cross

Crossed Syndromes Part 1: Upper Cross

Crossed Syndromes Part 1: Upper Cross The human body is an amazing system. An ever-adapting machine, it can rearrange its structures to fit environmental changes.  For example, our bodies adjust when we travel from low altitude areas to higher ones so our cells still...
What is Spondylosis?

What is Spondylosis?

What is Spondylosis? Your spine is your body’s central support structure, and a healthy spine is crucial to one’s well-being.  Practicing good posture and proper body mechanics can keep your spine strong and mobile, lessening the risk of wear and tear on its discs,...
What Does It Mean to Throw Out Your Back?

What Does It Mean to Throw Out Your Back?

What Does It Mean to Throw Out Your Back? What exactly does it mean to throw out your back?  The very term throwing your back out sounds like the result of a strenuous activity gone wrong.  And oftentimes, that’s accurate.  You may have lifted a heavy box using...