East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C.

Dr. Martin Marmorale

Can I Treat Myself with The Graston Technique? 

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If you’re reading this, it’s reasonable to assume that are you’re interested in the Graston Technique®. You may have heard some things about the technique, like how it’s used to treat a wide variety of injuries to help reduce and manage pain to get back to your day-to-day routine and function more normally. Since patients can perform a limited amount of chiropractic techniques at home, you may also be wondering if you can use the Graston Technique® on yourself.

While there are body care tools for home use, such as massage gun, those are the exception. The Graston Technique® requires a highly trained, certified professional to administer it.

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What Is Rotator Cuff Tendonitis?

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For many of us, as we get older, we’re more prone to aches and pains in colder weather and during sharp changes in barometric pressure. We’re not entirely sure of the reason, but those with chronic pain or arthritis are most susceptible to it. Issues with chronic pain are why you hear of so many New Yorkers becoming snowbirds or retiring down to places like Florida.

One such ailment aggravated in the cold weather is rotator cuff tendonitis. That’s a condition where the tendons in your shoulders are inflamed. Tendonitis happens a lot to athletes where your shoulders are vital to your success, including swimming, tennis, baseball, and more.

So, what can we do to help mitigate the pain or perhaps even cure rotator cuff tendonitis?

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How to Avoid Winter Sports Injuries

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It’s winter, and the cold weather is back in full swing. Despite having an unseasonably warm Christmas day, we’re looking at cold weather being the norm for the next couple of months with some smatterings of snow and ice. Many Long Islanders may take this time to go upstate or out of state for a weekend getaway to ski or snowboard or stay local and enjoy some ice skating.

While engaging in these winter sports activities may be fun, they aren’t without risk. Like with all sports, if you aren’t careful, you can suffer from injuries ranging from a mild inconvenience for a few days to chronic pain that can follow you for the rest of your life.

Performing lower back exercises for skiing/snowboarding can help avoid injuries, but it’s not foolproof. So, what exactly are the real risks in participating in winter sports?

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Why Is Scar Tissue a Problem?      

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Scar tissue is part of the body’s natural healing process. When injured, our bodies repair the damaged tissue, sometimes leaving behind scars. This tissue is a collection of collagen cells that form as you heal. Scarring can result from accident, injury, surgery, or other conditions.   With some injuries, the development of scar tissue can restrict mobility, flexibility, or range of motion, and this can be painful and problematic if left untreated.

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Can Depression Cause Back Pain?

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Depression hurts. Not only is it mentally painful, but it can cause body pain as well. According to Dr. Hall-Flavin, an expert with the Mayo Clinic , “In many people, depression causes unexplained physical symptoms such as back pain or headaches.” Physical pain can often be a sign or symptom of depression, and this pain may worsen the depression, creating a vicious cycle.

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How Can Chiropractic Care Treat Plantar Fasciitis?

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When your heels hurt first thing in the morning, and you recognize the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, or even when you don’t know why they hurt, it might not be your first instinct to call your chiropractor. But first instincts can be wrong!

Chiropractic care can help your body fight off many types of pain, including plantar fasciitis. Depending on the additional training they have and their doctorate, many chiropractors can offer relief ranging from basic physical therapy and plantar fasciitis exercises to fitting for orthotic inserts for your shoes. Our practice may also provide the Graston Technique®, a form of soft tissue manipulation that utilizes specific tools designed to help you heal faster.

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