Understanding the Source of Rhomboid Pain Many patients experience persistent pain between the shoulder blades, often referred to as “rhomboid pain.” When reviewing patient onboarding forms, this discomfort is described in various ways—upper back pain, thoracic pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, medial scapular pain, or even T-spine pain. This type of pain can feel like a dull ache or a …
Why Post-Surgery Recovery Matters Recovering from surgery is a crucial phase in any medical treatment plan. Effective rehabilitation not only helps you regain your strength and mobility but also improves your overall quality of life. Integrating complementary therapies like massage therapy and acupuncture can significantly enhance the recovery process. In this article, we’ll explore how these therapies support post-surgery recovery, …
Sports Massage vs Deep Tissue Massage Understanding the Difference Between Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage Massage therapy offers a wide range of benefits, from relaxation to pain relief and improved well-being to increased sports performance. Two popular massage techniques, sports massage and deep tissue massage, are often utilized to address specific concerns. We’ll explore the differences between these two …
The Benefits of Corporate Chair Massage for Employees In this fast-paced business environment, corporate wellness programs are becoming essential for employee well-being and productivity. One increasingly popular service is corporate chair massage. Offering chair massage in the workplace can transform how your team feels and performs. Here are some of the advantages of corporate chair massage and why it’s the …
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting both athletes and non-athletes alike. The condition occurs when the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue running across the bottom of your foot—becomes inflamed (“itis”=inflammation) due to repetitive stress or strain. This can result in sharp, stabbing pain, especially during your first steps …
What is a Functional and Biomechanical Assessment? The Functional & Biomechanical Assessment is a comprehensive and systematic approach, used at Boulder Therapeutics, to evaluate movement patterns and identify dysfunctional movements that may contribute to pain or injury. The assessment is designed to assess an individual’s movement patterns in a structured way, helping to pinpoint the root causes of musculoskeletal pain …
How Massage & Acupuncture can Help with Hormonal Balance Acupuncture and massage therapy, when combined, offer a holistic approach to wellness that can significantly benefit women seeking to balance their hormones for a healthier menstrual cycle. How Acupuncture can Help Balance Your Hormones Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medical practice, involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the …
The Origins of Cupping Therapy. Cupping Therapy has been in existence for a very long time. Evidence of Cupping Therapy has been discovered in some of the oldest medical books found, which date back to Egypt around 1500 B.C. It can also be followed back to ancient China, Greece, and the Middle East. In China, Cupping dates to the Han …
David Abookire reviews the progress made with Glenn Hattem, The Coachable Coach, in Episode 6 of 6: Injury Rehab Treatments and Solutions. Watch as our Sports & Injury Specialist, David Abookire, reviews the care plan and progress made with Coach Glenn Hattem, the “Coachable Coach,” in Episode 6 of 6. In this Episode, David reviews Glenn’s injuries, the treatment strategies …
Dr. Chris Chapleau, works with Glenn Hattem, The Coachable Coach in Episode 5 of 6: Cupping Therapy. Watch as our Acupuncturist & Movement Specialist, Dr. Chris Chapleau (Chappy) “Cups” Coach Glenn Hattem, the “Coachable Coach,” in Episode 5 of 6. In this Episode, Dr. Chappy provides Cupping Therapy to create space and increase circulation to multiple areas on Glenn’s body. …
