What is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder, which is caused from the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve as it passes under or beside the muscle. The sciatic nerve is a long nerve, which extends from the…
Why do I get bouts of dizziness and what can I do about it? Have you experienced dizziness that occurs with position changes? If so, you may be experiencing a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV can be…
I am a dancer with a snapping and popping sensation in my hip. What could this be and how can it be addressed? Anatomy/Pathology Snapping hip syndrome refers to snapping of a tendon over a bony prominence, or snapping caused…
Why do I experience heel pain while taking my first few steps in the morning? If you are experiencing heel pain upon initial weight-bearing in the morning, you may be experiencing a condition called plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is…
When I started running more, my periods stopped. Many of my friends have said this too, so is this normal? While it is not entirely uncommon to have female runners miss menstrual cycles with running and/or general cardiovascular exercise, it…
What is the Graston Technique? The Graston Technique, developed in 1994, is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that allows clinicians to detect and treat scar tissue build up, muscle restrictions, and adhesions that are usually associated with some form of…
Every person of every level and ability training for a marathon has had struggles during the process. Running a marathon is a personal challenge and with all challenges there are obstacles. Overcoming these obstacles makes the experience rewarding, especially once…
How can I make my workplace more comfortable? As technology continues to creep into our lives in the form of video displays, keyboards, mice, PDAs and touch screens, we need to be aware of how our habits and the arrangement…
Spring training is right around the corner for the Major League Baseball teams. This also means that it is time for those collegiate, high school, and little league teams to be getting started. So why is there this long preseason…
Why do I have pain on one side of my low back? Anatomy Your pelvis is made up of a ring formed by 2 pelvic bones and an upside down triangular shaped sacrum at the base of your spine. There…