Pros for foam rolling Foam rolling provides a repeated stroke form of massage for muscles. It is great for loosening muscles that are hard to stretch like the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) or the lateral and medial most fibers of
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The lateral pterygoid muscle is one of the muscles of mastication. This muscle is a key player in moving the low part of your jaw forward. What makes this muscle extra cool and of note to those that suffer from
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The chickens are taking over! Ha! As many of you know, I had the pleasure of living with a wonderful housemate and her chickens and ducks for about five months during the pandemic. I know that many people got their
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Lentils are a lovely legume that comes in many colors. Beyond being beautiful they are little nutritional powerhouses. They are a favorite among vegetarians because of their high protein. They are actually one of the most protein rich legumes. They
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Foam rolling and stretching provide different benefits for our muscles. Both activities help loosen up muscles but they do it in different ways. Pros for stretching Stretching helps lengthen muscle fibers. Muscle fibers get short (tight) through a number of
read moreWhiplash in the neck from a car accident is usually paired with temporomandibular joint injuries (TMJ). It was found that 95% of people with neck whiplash (cervical hyperextension/hyperflexion injuries) from a car accident also had TMJ abnormalities. MRI’s were taken
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Don’t get me wrong I am an avid mask wearer for COVID protection. I have no problem with wearing a mask to keep myself safe and those around me safe. So please don’t use this blog as an excuse to
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I hope you are all staying safe. Structural Health has been without power since at least Monday as I am sure many of you have been. I walked to the clinic on Monday to try and change the answering machine’s
read moreGeneral information: The temporalis muscle is also known as the temporal muscle. It is a fan shaped muscle that lies against the temporal bone. The word temporal is derived from Latin for time. It is thought that this bone and
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No one size fits all for pillows. Trying to find the right pillow is like trying to find the right shoes and sometimes you will need different ones for different occasions. My first question to you is: are you a
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Article Review: Research Continues to Recommend Manual Therapies for Low Back Pain
A medical research article from the British Journal of Sports Medicin
Costochondritis: Chest Pain From Your Musculoskeletal System
Costochondritis is a condition that is caused by inflammation of the
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