Trigger Point Massage Therapy By Bryan Cobb

11/24/2022

The words of wisdom shared by the author touches on every aspect of life.

02/08/2021

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01/21/2021

01/08/2021

Our research suggests the health benefits of lifting weights rival, or even exceed, those of aerobic exercise. So why do so few of us do it?

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas everyone!

12/24/2020

The bone on the outermost portion of your lower leg is called the “fibula.” Your fibula is joined to the larger “tibia” at the ankle and the knee. These connections allow for better function and dispersal of weight (1/6th of your body weight is supported by the fibula).

Proper function of your knee requires natural gliding movements of the tibia/ fibula joint. The diagnosis of “Fibular head dysfunction” means that this joint has been “sprained” or has become “stuck” in an abnormal position. Fibular head problems affect all age groups but are particularly common in young females.

Problems involving the fibular head are often the result of an injury to your leg, hamstring, or ankle. Sports and activities that require violent twisting motions with the knee bent are particularly suspect. Athletes who participate in football, soccer, rugby, wrestling, gymnastics, judo, broad jumping, dancing, long jumping, and skiing may be more likely to suffer this type of injury. Patients who sprain their ankle or slip and fall with their knee flexed under their body may suffer fibular head problems. Sometimes, symptoms begin without an identifiable injury.

Patients with fibular head problems generally complain of pain on the outside of their knee. Symptoms become more intense with weight bearing or when applying pressure over the irritated area. Sometimes, the condition affects both knees at the same time. In more severe cases, you may experience numbness or tingling on the outside of your leg. Be sure to tell your doctor if you notice numbness, tingling, or weakness in your leg or ankle.

In most cases, fibular head dysfunction is treatable with conservative care, like the type provided in our office. Initially, you may need to limit excessive twisting movements and hyperflexion, (i.e. heel to butt.) Taping or bracing may help patients who have suffered a sprain or have an “unstable” joint.

12/23/2020

Trigger points in the gluteus minimus muscle have a referral pattern that can mimic static type pain. This muscle which is located on the side of the hip can refer pain all the way down the leg to the ankle. This large referral pattern can often be mistaken for pain from the sciatic nerve.

12/22/2020

What is wrong with my shoulder?

Shoulder pain is a REALLY common problem that can arise from many causes. There are actually several joints that make up the shoulder, so shoulder injuries can be quite complex!

Probably the most common source of shoulder pain arises from the rotator cuff; made up from a group of four muscles and their connecting tendons.

The term “strain” applies to injuries of the muscles and tendons and are classified as mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the amount of tissue that has torn. Overexertion, overuse, sports injuries, dislocation, fracture, frozen shoulder, joint instability, and pinched nerves can all give rise to shoulder pain.

The diagnosis of what’s actually causing a patient’s shoulder pain is often determined by the history of how the injury occurred, or the “mechanism of injury.” This is followed up by measuring the range of motion and performing provocative tests to see which positions bother the shoulder the most. A doctor may use X-rays to assess for fracture/dislocation and an MRI to assess muscle tendon tears, labral tears (a rim of cartilage surrounding the glenoid fossa or cup of the ball & socket joint), and other soft tissue injuries.
People with jobs that require heavy lifting or repetitive pounding (carpenters and jack-hammer operators, for example), who play sports such as football and rugby, and those who smoke, have diabetes, and/or an overactive thyroid are at higher risk of injury. Because the shoulder joint is normally not very stable, MANY people tear their rotator cuff or injure their shoulder during their lifetime. One study found 17% of participants had full thickness rotator cuff tears (as opposed to partial tears). The researchers reported that age was an important determinant, as the incidence of full tears was only 6% in those less than 60 years old vs. 30% in those over 60! So obviously, this IS NOT an injury limited to the younger active person!

12/21/2020