Neck pain is all too common. Neck pain is all too common and may be caused by injury to the head or anywhere along the spine, infection of glands or lymph nodes in the neck, inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae, poor posture, overuse or asymmetric use of the neck muscles, cancer (tumor of or near the spine), and arthritis.… Read more →
Author: Andrea Hambly., Olympia, Washington
Sprains & Strains: They Can Occur at Any Joint of the Body
Sprains and strains are common Sprains and strains of the joints are such a common occurrence that most of us expect to be experiencing one or the other at some point in our lives. They most commonly affect the ankles, toes, knees, wrists, and fingers. However, this type of injury may also occur at any joint of the body, such as… Read more →
Craniosacral Therapy — Indigestion
INDIGESTION (abdominal/stomach pain, gas, bloating, belching, colics, etc) has numerous causes (see list). However, little or no attention is given to the possibility that indigestion may arise from connective tissue distortion Read more →
Scoliosis: A Spinal Corkscrew
Causes of scoliosis Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine away from the mid-line of the body when viewed from behind, can vary from mild to moderate or severe. Most cases of scoliosis are “acquired” or functional, often starting during the teenage years. A small percentage of cases is congenital (present at birth), and another small percentage of cases is associated with connective… Read more →
TMJ Syndrome: Pain in Your Jaw
What does TMJ stand for and what is it? Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder, or TMJ Syndrome, is an all too common condition experienced by many people. Symptoms range from pain or discomfort when biting or chewing, clicking or popping sounds when chewing, crepitus (grating sound) when opening and closing the mouth, and jaw pain, to headaches, earaches, dizziness, facial aches & pain,… Read more →