What the Foot?!
Struggling with foot pain? A common cause of foot pain is due to what is known as plantar fasciitis. But don’t worry! It’s very common and I have a simple routine that will help alleviate your foot pain. If you’re wondering why you’re feeling pain, it’s most likely due to tight muscles, over-use, being overweight, […]
Save Your Progress
When you are working on a digital document, you save your progress so that you don’t lose your progress right? If you do not “save”, you would start back where you left off. The same applies without bodies in therapy or building supportive muscle strength. When you complete therapy or a strength routine, you must […]
What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury that affects the outer part of the knee. The iliotibial band is a tendon that connects on the outside of your thigh. It runs from your pelvis down to your tibia and crosses both your hip and knee joints. It assists with both knee extension and flexion as […]
Activities of Daily Living
Living a pain free life starts at home. Many of us think that neck and lower back pain originates from an injury. What people don’t realize is that if you are not practicing good posture and ergonomics daily, the body will be more at risk for injury. Once we start to lose the curvatures in […]
What is Myofascial Release?
The fascia is a tough, web like three-dimensional material that is located throughout the body. It is found under the last layer of skin and over the organs, blood vessels, nerves, bones and muscles. The fascia supports and stabilizes and can affect posture. It acts as a shock absorber during any type of motion. It […]
Hydration and Back Pain
There is a spike in summer back pain cases, not only because of activity but also because of hydration. Muscles and organs are not the only ones needing water to maintain a healthy status, our bones do too. Being aware of the link between hydration and pain management is vital to your well-being. Joints can […]
How Do You Sleep?
The average person spends one third of their lives sleeping. What kind of sleeper are you? Do lay on your stomach, side or back? There are advantages and disadvantages to all three positions that we must all know about. Pillow placement goes hand in hand with positioning. Our musculoskeletal health will benefit from proper sleep […]
What is Ice Massage Therapy?
At the Institute for Functional Health we use the therapy modality Ice Massage for injuries that cause swelling, arthritis, and for tendonitis injuries like Plantar Fasciitis or Tennis Elbow. Ice massage is the use of ice directly on the injury to help: Relieve pain Reduce swelling Reduce Inflammation Promotes healing Desensitize trigger points Ice massage […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of adult foot pain. Plantar fasciitis is defined as a strain in the ligaments at the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a pearly white, fibrinous tissue that connects from your heel up to your toes. It provides support to the toes when the […]
Pain Scales
“On a scale from 1 to 10, how severe is your pain?” We have all seen it (sometimes with emoji faces), heard it, and used it. It is a very important part of pain management in a clinical setting. Most people have to think about it for a second, describing exactly how you feel using […]
