CHEW ON THIS! TALKING: TMD/JAW DISORDERS
CHEW ON THIS! TALKING: TMD/JAW DISORDERS The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your lower jaw to your skull just in front of your ear. Injury to the jaw, such as a heavy blow or whiplash, can lead to temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). Other Causes of TMD May Include: Grinding […]
KNEE-D TO KNOW! TALKING: ACL REPAIR
KNEE-D TO KNOW! TALKING: ACL REPAIR The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the centre of the knee that prevents the shin bone (tibia) from moving forward on the thigh bone (femur). Injuries to the ACL can range from mild (small tear/sprain) to severe (complete tear of the ligaments). When the ACL has been completely […]
RIGHT TO THE POINT! TALKING: ACUPUNCTURE
RIGHT TO THE POINT! TALKING: ACUPUNCTURE What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture forms part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.It is a therapeutic method used to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of the affected areas of the body. It involves the insertion of fine, flexible needles through the skin and tissue at specific […]
YOUR WEAK SPOT: TALKING: ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY
YOUR WEAK SPOT: TALKING: ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY Achilles tendinopathy is an injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. It is typically due to overuse and/or excessive, chronic stress placed upon the tendon. Pain associated with Achilles tendinopathy […]
ARCH NEMESIS! TALKING: PLANTAR FASCIITIS
ARCH NEMESIS! TALKING: PLANTAR FASCIITIS What is Plantar Fasciitis? A disorder of the fascia (connective tissue) which runs across the bottom of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes, and supporting the arch of the foot. Clients with plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) typically describe pain on inside of heel, worse with weight bearing, […]