Foam rolling: is it hype, a fad, beneficial or just plain painful? Let’s explore what foam rolling is first, then we will discuss the when and why. Foam rolling is a myofascial release technique that uses pressure to reduce and release scar-tissue build up and adhesions in your fascia. This frees up your muscles to […]
The term whiplash is actually a generic term that we use for injuries to the neck caused when the neck is suddenly and/or violently jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. Most commonly, after well over a 11 years in practice and diagnosing hundreds (if not thousands) of whiplash cases, […]
Race season is rapidly approaching. Whether it’s your first 5K or 5th marathon, right now is the time to think about what races to register for this year. How far apart will you space those races? How quickly will it take for you to recover from one race to the next? A lot of factors […]
Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident, but, if you do, there’s some really important things you must know. “I have many years under my belt of helping thousands of people that have had this unfortunate experience get their health and lives back on track and if you’re reading this, you’ll be ready […]
Most of us know the steps to take after getting into an accident like exchanging insurance information, taking photos of the scene and calling for help, if necessary. But what are we supposed to do in the seconds leading up to and during the accident? Here are some very important steps to take to minimize […]
Concussions have become a hot topic lately with the increased number of NFL players suing the NFL for not taking proper precautions when symptoms were present. That, combined with the increasing number of former NFL players and other high impact athletes developing a progressive degenerative brain condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, has really changed the […]