C.M.F. Center for Musculoskeletal Function

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WHEN Is Surgery Needed for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

WHEN Is Surgery Needed for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) often responds well to non-surgical care and there is good evidence supporting chiropractic treatment for CTS. But the question frequently arises, “When should I consider surgery for my CTS?” Let’s take a look… CTS is basically the pinching of the media

Neck Pain and Sinusitis – What’s the Connection?

Neck Pain and Sinusitis – What’s the Connection? The connection between our sinuses and headaches is well established, but what about the relationship between neck pain and our sinuses? Is there a connection? Sinusitis is very common in the spring when pollen counts are high and times when the cold and flu are rampant. It usually manifes

Can Bad Backs Heal Themselves?

Can Bad Backs Heal Themselves? Low back pain (LBP) from a herniated disk often leads to surgical intervention. However, there are patients with this painful malady who can successfully “ride it out” and repeat MRI imaging six to twelve months later often fails to show little, if any, evidence of the original herniated disk

Not All Shoulder Pain Is Caused By a Rotator Cuff Tear

Not All Shoulder Pain Is Caused By a Rotator Cuff Tear One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff (RC) tear. To determine just how common this is, one study looked at a population of 683 people regardless of whether or not they had shoulder complaints. There were 229 males and 454 females for a total of 1,366 shoulders. (The par

Salubrious Saturday: Breakfast Power Bowl

1 cup sprouted oats
1 cup soy milk
1 cup mix berries
1/4 cup raw pecans or cashews or both
I Tbs each of: ground flax seed, chia seeds, wheat germ
Enjoy!

Maybe It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...

Maybe It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be an extremely painful and activity-limiting condition. It affects many people of all ages and genders, though women are affected more often than men. But how do you know if what you are suffering from is truly CTS or if it’s another condition that’s

What Is Cervical Spondylosis?

What Is Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical spondylosis (CS) is another term for osteoarthritis (OA) of the neck. It is a common, age-related condition that you will probably develop if you live long enough. Or, if you suffered a neck injury as a youth, it can develop within five to ten years of the injury, depending on the severi

Can Damaged Nerves Regenerate?

Can Damaged Nerves Regenerate? Previously, we discussed how herniated disks can resorb all by themselves, especially large herniated disks. But what about a damaged nerve—can it self-repair too? First, it’s important to realize that damage can occur when enough pressure is applied to any living tissue. The anatomy o

High-Intensity Interval Training – What Is That?

High-Intensity Interval Training – What Is That? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is characterized by 30-60 second bouts of high-intensity output followed by a very low-intensity exercise (like walking or slow pedaling) which allows one’s heart rate and breathing to recover before the next high-intensity segment. Studies hav

Strategies for Improving Vascular Health

Strategies for Improving Vascular Health Efficient blood circulation is essential for the health of nearly all bodily functions, including the heart and cardiovascular system, the kidneys, and the brain. If vascular health is compromised, either from endothelial (blood vessel wall) dysfunction or stiffening of the large elastic arteries

Tips to Improve Sleep Quality

Tips to Improve Sleep Quality Here are a few ways to improve your sleep quality in spite of a busy lifestyle: 1) SET A SCHEDULE: Set a time for BOTH going to bed AND getting up in the morning, preferably at the same times each day—even on weekends. 2) EXERCISE: Try to get 20-30 minutes of exercise every da

A Brief Look at Whiplash Injuries

A Brief Look at Whiplash Injuries Whiplash is an injury to the soft-tissues of the neck often referred to as a sprain or strain. Because there are a unique set of symptoms associated with whiplash, doctors and researchers commonly use the term “whiplash associated disorders” or WAD to describe the condition. WAD common

The Carpal Tunnel Under Pressure

The Carpal Tunnel Under Pressure The carpal tunnel is formed by eight small bones that comprise the top of the tunnel with the transverse carpal ligament serving as the floor. The median nerve, blood vessels, and nine tendons and their sheaths pass through the tunnel. In a healthy individual, there is a constant fluid pressure w

Where Does Neck Pain Come From?

Where Does Neck Pain Come From? Let’s first look at the anatomy of the neck in order to better understand the structures of the cervical spine that can generate pain. Starting at the back of the spine, the facet joints allow us to move our neck and head in all directions, and each facet joint is surrounded by a joi

Hands-On Care for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Hands-On Care for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a very common cause of shoulder pain that affects about half of adults at some point in life. Essentially, the condition describes the pinching of pain-sensitive structures in the shoulder that restricts normal use or function, with raising the shoulde

Managing Forward Head Posture With the rise of smartphones and social media apps that keep users glued to small screens for hours upon hours, forward head posture is becoming more common. Unfortunately, this postural fault can set the stage for neck pain. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 60% of patients with neck pain

Avoiding Back-Related Disability

Avoiding Back-Related Disability In 2008, a study published in the journal Spine sought to identify EARLY PREDICTORS in an effort to reduce the number of low back pain (LBP) patients who go on to experience long-term disability. Researchers followed 1,885 low back injury claimants for a year and then later reviewed data collecte

Hands-On Care for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Hands-On Care for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a very common cause of shoulder pain that affects about half of adults at some point in life. Essentially, the condition describes the pinching of pain-sensitive structures in the shoulder that restricts normal use or function, with raising the shoulde

Food for thought…

Literally.

This study resulted in improvements in cognition and function after a 20 week lifestyle intervention in participants with early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

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When you’re all in for moving more at work:

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Whole body health: The Dallas Heart Study

Can exercise change the structure of our heart for the better?

Yes! But duration, frequency, and intensity matter.

This article details the Dallas Heart Study findings.

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2018/exercise-aging-heart.html

Stay active friends.

Proper exercise can reverse damage from heart aging Exercise can reverse damage to sedentary, aging hearts and help prevent risk of future heart failure – if it’s enough exercise, and if it’s begun in time, according to a new study by cardiologists at UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources.

🇺🇸 Have a safe Memorial Day. Stay cool out there!

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Neck Pain Management Strategies Because the human head weighs between 12-15 pounds (5.44-6.80 kg), the neck and upper back muscles must constantly work to maintain an upright posture. Due to our use of computer and electronic devices, many people have forward head posture (FHP), meaning their head rests forwards on the neck mor

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The Mysterious Sacroiliac Joint Low back pain (LBP) can arise from a number of structures that comprise the lower back like the intervertebral disk, the facet joints, the muscles and/or tendon attachments, the ligaments that hold bone to bone, the hip, and the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). Though several of these can generate pain si

✅ New patients welcome

🕘Office hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm

☎️ Contact info: 561-318-8070

Whiplash – What Will X-Ray Tell Me? Although whiplash injuries arising from motor vehicle collisions (MVC) are very common, there doesn’t seem to be consistency in the evaluation one receives at an emergency room (ER) or later in an outpatient setting when it comes to the utilization of x-ray and other imaging. So, what are the p