Knots, also called myofascial trigger points, are tight, ischemic, and hyper-irritable nodules or spots in a muscle that refer pain and tingling to other places in the body. These so-called knots have poor circulation, which gives rise to an accumulation of waste products and leaves you feeling sore and tired. In addition, the increase in… Read more
Neck Pain
During any given day, a person will assume a forward head posture at least once. This could happen when you drive your car, sit at your desk, use your smartphone or iPad, or find yourself listening intently to someone. Did you know that for every inch the head moves forward in posture, its weight on… Read more
It’s been reported that headache disorders are the most common neurological disorder affecting 90% of all Americans. Approximately 10 million doctor visits a year are due to headaches. Headaches can disrupt your sleep, work, family life, sports, and leisure activities. Acupressure Points for Headache Relief to the Rescue! Did you know that there are hundreds… Read more
Got Numb Fingers? When a person has forward head posture, their scalene muscles are going to tighten up. The scalenes are the lateral neck muscles that help you inhale, rotate, and flex your head forward. During any given day, a person will eventually assume a forward head posture: when they drive their car sit at… Read more
What If One Simple Exercise Could Rid You Of Nagging Neck & Shoulder Pain? According to a 2011 study from Denmark, 50% of office workers will suffer from neck and shoulder pain every year from prolonged periods of poor posture while at work. Performing this simple Thera-Band exercise 2 minutes a day, 5 times a… Read more
In the Balinese culture, it is customary for newlyweds to file and buff their teeth to symbolically rid themselves of evils such as lust, greed, and anger. It takes only ten minutes for the teeth filing by the lay priest and is said to be fairly painless. In the American culture, excessive teeth grinding (bruxism), and… Read more