Massages do more than just relax your muscles they help release toxins stored in your body. During a massage, blood flow increases, lymphatic drainage improves, and built-up toxins are pushed out of tissues. These toxins, if not eliminated, can make you feel sluggish or even cause mild discomfort. Your body has its own detox system,…
One of the most popular methods of spinal manipulation is the Thompson Technique. It was introduced by Dr. J. Clay Thompson and patented in 1955. This technique uses a special “segmental drop table” to increase the force applied to the adjusted joint. The table is designed to work with the natural structure of spinal joints….
Back pain is a common experience during pregnancy due to the changes your body goes through to support your baby. Many women face discomfort in their back as early as the first trimester and throughout their pregnancy journey. The positive news is that with the right steps, you can manage this pain effectively. Understanding the…
Zone Technique is a chiropractic healing method developed by Dr. Thurman Fleet in 1931 in San Antonio, Texas. He initially named it Zone Therapy. In 1993, Dr. Peter Goldman from San Francisco learned and refined this method and created his version called the Zone Technique. Dr. Fleet taught that there are only six types of…
SOT stands for Sacro Occipital Technique. “Sacro” refers to the sacrum, which is the base of the spine. Though often called the tailbone, this term isn’t entirely accurate. “Occipital” relates to the back of the head. SOT aims to normalize the relationship between the sacrum and the occiput. This connection is necessary for the proper…
Chiropractic techniques aim to diagnose and treat neuromuscular issues. They mainly use manual spinal adjustments and manipulation. Chiropractic treatments reduce pain and enhance body function. It may include manipulation, which involves quick movements at the edge of a joint’s range, or mobilization, which works within that range. Chiropractors might suggest other options, like regular exercise,…
Pregnant women seek help for pelvic girdle pain but feel embarrassed to communicate about groin pain. For centuries it has been a matter of silence ! Groin pain is not an isolated issue rather it is deeply associated with the much broader term PGP pregnancy. As pregnancy increases, this pain intensifies and remains a complete…
Mothers understand the incredible journey of pregnancy full of hormonal, emotional and physical changes. Some experience a smooth journey, but some experience severe discomfort. One common experience among them is the Pelvic Girdle Pain. Walking, standing, sitting or even getting out of bed becomes difficult. Your hips, thighs and back are aching, and you need…
Upper back pain (thoracic spine), very common among pregnant women in early stages, is because of body weight disturbance and hormonal changes. In the third trimester, it will happen so be prepared to deal with it. Mostly you will hear women complaining about lower back pain because 68% of pregnant women complain about back pain,…
New moms often complain about lower back pain after delivering a baby. Postpartum lower back pain is very discomforting and untolerate, but mothers do it because they cannot do anything except to bear this pain. Let me tell you there are some recovery tips too which would make this process easier for you. I know…
