Soft tissues that are commonly injured in our body are the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Soft-tissue injuries can occur when we perform exercises and sports activities, but sometimes, our simple day-to-day activities can also cause an injury to our soft tissues. Furthermore, soft-tissue trauma often results in pain, swelling, or bruising. Strains, sprains, contusions, tendonitis,…
Top Santa Clara Chiropractor gives tips on how to deal with pain and stress
That thing we all love to hate…Stress. What is stress? Stress is primarily the body’s physical response to external pressures resulting in the release of a complex mix of chemicals and hormones i.e. cortisol, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. Most people know this phenomenon as the “fight or flight” response. Stress is not always a bad thing,…
Corporate Chiropractic
Chiropractic care has become an essential method in maintaining musculoskeletal health, and more companies agree. Doctors of chiropractic not only offer hands on treatment and modalities such as heat therapy and soft tissue work, they offer nutritional and health counseling. Chiropractors also see their patients on a regular basis so they are often better suited…
Wrist pain.
You use your hands for almost everything. From cooking, to cleaning, to writing, and even brushing your teeth so many of your daily activities are directly depending on the health of the 29 bones and 34 muscles in each hand. Hand pain can occur from a variety of reasons ranging from old age, chronic damage…
What is Rock tape? Local Santa Clara Chiropractor explains
Kinesiology Tape Kinesiology tape, commonly known as Rock tape can do wonders when applied correctly. Though simple in concept, the effects of taping can be multifaceted. At the most basic level, the adhesive properties of the latex free tape separate the dermis layer of the skin from the muscle layer. This assists in relieving pressure from…