During their menstrual cycles, many women experience a great deal of pain and discomfort. The muscle contractions, which stimulate the shedding of the endometrium, are created by the very powerful uterus (this organ is, afterall, responsible for generating enough force to birth a baby). Often, these contractions can be very painful, and are what we […]

Hot and cold therapy Both hot and cold therapy can be useful when addressing symptoms of pain, but people are often confused about which to choose. Typically, each has specific uses, as well as contraindications. Therefore, it is helpful to understand the application of each, and under which circumstances you would choose one over the […]

What is Myofascial Release? In order to comprehend the benefits of myofascial release, it’s important to first have an understanding of the phrase itself, as well as the intended outcome of the therapy. To start, Myo=muscle. Fascial=fascia. It is commonly known that muscle is a band or bundle of fibrous tissue that has the ability […]

By Kate Patterson and Meg Lamm   Have you ever asked yourself, “What would I do if I no longer had headaches? What would I do if I wasn’t afraid of throwing out my back? What would I do if my shoulder didn’t hurt? What would I do if…..” When an individual suffers from chronic […]