Rehabilitation

In the case of rehabilitation of tissue disruption, the answer to the union is often fairly well understood. This may range from 4 -12 weeks depending on the type and severity of damage. Damage and disruption of nerve tissue is extremely slow, about 1mm per day. Recovery to normal function and a pain free state

How much therapy?

Look far and wide for inspiration, motivation, wisdom and guidance; but the answer is within. The question of dosage is different for everyone. Like all things in life, more is not better, but not having enough may keep a person from progress. As with the position of the earth in relation to the sun, there

Spine/core stretch

This video derscribes stretch of the spine and back of legs, posterior chain. It also demonstrates stretching the chest and front of the thigh, anterior chain. Stretch slow, gentle and prolonged. Fast hard stretching causes your nervous system to resist and potentially damage the connective tissue. Prolong comfortable stretch gives the nervous sysem time to

Sitting alternatives

The full asana involves arm positioning as well but that hinders computer and other desk tasks. By encouraging the top knee across the body, this asana helps lengthen (release) the piriformis primarily. For full description, take note of caution points in the journal. https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/half-lord-of-the-fishes-pose The twist in the hips and knee help to loosen these

Shoulder Management

Shoulder pain is a common and disabling complaint. The reported annual incidence of shoulder pain in primary care is 14.7 per 1000 patients per year [1] with a lifetime prevalence of up to 70% [2]. Recovery from shoulder pain can be slow and recurrence rates are high with 25% of those affected by shoulder pain

Spine Mobility / Core Stability

Posterior Chain Release: Core