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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There is a lot of nomenclature for intervertebral disc injuries in the spine. Slipped disc, bulging disc, and herniated disc are the most common terms that patients will tell me. If injured, discs can be very painful, but research has
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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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Car accidents can be very traumatic to the body and can lead to injuries. Most injuries are treatable and allow you to return back to your normal life. But what is the risk you’ll have future neck or back pain
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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
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Since we are now 11 months into a quarantine here in Texas, our lives have changed drastically. People’s new normal is very different than it was this time last year. Some things have changed for the better like less traffic,
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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The answer: It depends I know that’s not a very satisfying answer but it is an honest one. Let’s talk about a few scenarios where it is safe to have popping joints. Then we will cover other scenarios where popping,
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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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