 Are you tired of muscle tension, stiffness, or chronic pain? Look no further! In this week’s newsletter, we delve into the incredible benefits of muscle therapy. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or simply seeking relaxation, muscle therapy has something to offer everyone.
1. Alleviates Pain and Discomfort Muscle therapy has long been recognized for its effectiveness in reducing pain and discomfort. Whether you’re dealing with sore muscles from intense workouts or everyday stress, targeted therapy can provide much-needed relief. 2. Improves Mobility and Flexibility Unlock your body’s full potential! Muscle therapy helps improve mobility and flexibility by releasing tension and promoting better movement. Say goodbye to stiffness and hello to freedom of motion. 3. Reduces Muscle Tension and Stiffness Stressed out? Your muscles might be too! Muscle therapy techniques, such as deep tissue massage, work wonders in reducing tension and stiffness. Feel the knots melt away as skilled therapists address problem areas. 4. Enhances Athletic Performance Calling all athletes! Muscle therapy isn’t just for recovery; it’s also a powerful tool for enhancing athletic performance. By improving blood flow, reducing muscle fatigue, and preventing injuries, you’ll be at the top of your game. 5. Speeds Up Recovery from Injuries Whether it’s a sprain, strain, or post-workout soreness, muscle therapy accelerates recovery from injuries. It promotes healing by increasing blood circulation and breaking down scar tissue. 6. Promotes Better Sleep and Relaxation Unwind and recharge! Muscle therapy not only benefits your body but also your mind. Experience deep relaxation, reduced stress, and improved sleep quality after a session. What to Expect During a Muscle Therapy Session
While muscle therapy is generally safe, consult your doctor if you:
Ready to experience the transformative benefits of muscle therapy? Book your session today and feel the difference! Wishing you wellness and relaxation, Vice & Team Hybrid Health Performance
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 Wry neck, also known as torticollis, is a painful condition in which the top of the head usually tilts to one side while the chin rotates to the opposite side. Torticollis can have several causes from infection (cold, flu, or otitis media, for example) to sleeping in a draft; however, the cause is usually unknown (idiopathic).
In a typical case, torticollis may resolve itself within four to six weeks, but with chiropractic care, cervical function can return to a more normal state much faster, often within a week. Chiropractic treatment for torticollis often includes stretching, in which manual cervical traction, spinal mobilization, and myofascial release techniques help to restore the lost range of motion and faulty posture. Once enough motion has been restored, a doctor of chiropractic may utilize spinal manipulation, which often hastens the recovery rate of torticollis. Chiropractors may also use physical therapy modalities and/or provide instruction on home-based exercises and other self-management strategies. There’s a type of torticollis called congenital torticollis in which an infant is born with torticollis that either developed in utero or during the birth process. Current guidelines support prompt treatment for congenital torticollis versus taking a wait-and-see approach. One study found that treating infants with gentle manual therapy approaches at one month of age led to higher success rates than waiting until they were six months or older when substantially more care was needed to restore full range of motion with lower odds of success. There is a less common but more serious type of torticollis called cervical dystonia, sometimes referred to as spasmodic torticollis, which is characterized by involuntary contraction of muscles in the neck that twist the head in a variety of directions. Cervical dystonia can occur at any age, but it’s more common among middle-aged women. While there is no known cure for the condition, there are case studies showing that cervical dystonia may respond to chiropractic treatment. In one such case study, a 59-year-old woman with an eleven-year history of cervical dystonia experienced a dramatic improvement in function (from 3/10 to 9/10 on a scale of 0 to 10, 10 being full function and 0 being no function) following a treatment regimen that included cervical spinal manipulation, reflex therapy, eye exercises, and vibration therapy. So if you are dealing with a wry neck, then schedule an appointment with Dr. Vice and see what solutions he may be able to offer.  Cervicogenic headache (CGH) refers to headaches caused by dysfunction in the neck, and experts estimate that 18% of chronic headache patients have cervicogenic headaches. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a form of treatment most commonly provided by doctors of chiropractic, and several studies have demonstrated that SMT is highly effective for patients suffering musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, including those with cervicogenic headaches. However, there remains little consensus on the appropriate number of SMT treatments to achieve maximum benefits for CGH.
In a 2018 study, a team of researchers conducted a large-scale study involving 256 chronic CGH patients to determine how many treatments are needed to achieve optimum results using SMT for CGH. The investigators randomly assigned participants to one of four dose levels (0, 6, 12, or 18 visits) of SMT for six weeks. The type of SMT consisted of a manual high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation in the cervical and upper thoracic regions. The location of the spinal adjustment was determined by a brief, standard spinal palpatory examination from the occiput to T3 to assess for pain and restricted motion. For older patients and/or those in acute pain, the manual therapy was modified to a low-velocity, low-amplitude mobilization. To control for visit consistency and provider attention, patients continued to receive a light massage treatment once a patient’s assigned number of visits was satisfied, until the six-week treatment period ended. After the conclusion of the treatment phase of the study, the participants used a headache diary to keep track of their headaches for the next year. The results showed that the patients who received the most SMT treatments had fewer headaches over the following twelve months. More specifically, the researchers calculated that six additional SMT visits resulted in about twelve fewer days with headaches over the next year. If you suffer from headaches, consider consulting with Dr. Vice to determine if cervical dysfunction is a potential cause or contributing factor and whether you are a candidate for spinal manipulative therapy.  It’s commonly known that slouching can contribute to both neck pain and headaches, but many don’t know that slouching can lead to other negative health consequences. DIGESTION: Prolonged sitting is bad enough all by itself, but adding a slouched, slumped posture can distort or compromise the space that houses internal organs and negatively affect MANY vital functions, including digestion. This can lead to complaints including (but not limited to) discomfort, constipation, and heart burn. BREATHING: Slouching can also reduce the space occupied by the lungs, hindering the ability to take in a deep breath and/or force air out of the lungs. This is the reason why good conductors have their musicians sit up straight with both feet on the floor (it’s not just to “look good”)! MOOD: Did you know that sitting for seven or more hours per day increases the risk of depression by 47% compared with sitting for four hours a day or less? Our energy levels also decrease with prolonged poor posture, further complicating this negative side effect. WORK PERFORMANCE: Researchers have observed that sitting up straight increases alertness, reduces fatigue, and improves productivity. Moreover, co-workers may conclude that someone slumped over their desk is unmotivated, disinterested, or at the least, tired. Sit/stand workstations are gaining popularity, especially with the availability of low-cost options to transform a traditional desk into a standing desk. Studies show improved work performance when we have the option to change positions as needed during the day. Exercises you can perform at your desk, such as chin retractions, help strengthen the deep neck flexor muscles, which can help reduce poor neck posture. Stretching the chest muscles and keeping the “core” fit with pelvic stabilization exercises are also GREAT methods to improve our sitting posture! VARICOSE VEINS: Prolonged sitting raises the risk for the formation of spider veins, especially in women, which can lead to varicose veins. Compression from sitting alters the flow of blood into the legs, and a proper fitting chair and sitting “correctly” can reduce the risk of developing circulatory dysfunction leading to varicosities or worse, blood clots. If poor posture is causing you discomfort to your body, then schedule an appointment with Dr. Vice to get some bodywork done!
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AuthorVice Lujan is a muscle and movement specialist in Bakersfield, CA. Vice specializes in reestablishing normal, pain-free range of motion of the body. Archives
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