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Calcific Tendinopathy
What is a Calcific tendinopathy?Calcific tendonitis is a common cause of shoulder pain and is characterized by a build-up of calcium in the tendon or muscle of the rotator cuff. The Rotator Cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that help stabilize the shoulder: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor & Subscapularis. They also aid in movement: […]

Biceps Tendinopathy
What is Biceps Tendinopathy?Biceps tendinopathy is a term used to describe several injuries that can occur in and around the biceps tendon:Biceps Tendinitis – Inflammation of the tendon itselfBiceps Tendinosis – Degeneration of the tendon (non-inflamed)Biceps Tenosynovitis – Inflammation of the tendon sheathBiceps tendon rupture – This is usually secondary to a preexisting tear or chronic […]

Glenohumeral Arthritis
What is Glenohumeral Arthritis?Glenohumeral arthritis is caused by degeneration or wearing down of the cartilage layer covering the bones in the Glenohumeral joint (GHJ). This results in a bone-on-bone contact within the joint, which encourages the body to produce bone spurs, also known as osteophytes. As these rough joint surfaces rub against each other, shoulder movement becomes […]

Impingement Syndrome
What is an impingement syndrome? A shoulder impingement syndrome is a condition where the tendons of your rotator cuff muscles become pinched or compressed with certain movements in the shoulder. This, in turn, aggravates and damages the tendons and bursa (a fluid-filled cushion-like structure) which results in pain and inflammation. Some people with shoulder impingements […]

Rotator Cuff Injuries
What is the rotator cuff? The Rotator Cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that help stabilize the shoulder: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor & Subscapularis. They also aid in movement: Every time you move your shoulder, you are using your rotator cuff to stabilize and help move the joint. The rotator cuff […]

Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is very common, almost 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. The more common causes of lower back ache include muscle strains, acute injuries, overuse or specific conditions such as: Disc herniations Degenerative disc disease Osteoarthritis Facet joint syndromes (“pinched nerves”) Spondylolisthesis Spinal stenosis Sacroiliac joint dysfunction […]

Whats the cracking sound??
One of the most common questions my patients ask me is “What is the cracking sound during an adjustment?” or “Is something breaking??” This sound is known as a Cavitation or an audible release. It is caused by the opening of the joint surfaces which takes place during an adjustment. Each joint contains a liquid […]

Neck Pain
Introduction to neck pain Like back pain, neck pain is very common, we\’ve all experienced it at some point in our lives.Some common causes of neck pain can include muscle strains, acute injuries such as whiplash from a motor vehicle accident, poor posture and bad work/desk ergonomics. Other causes of neck pain can include:Facet joint dysfunction/syndromes (“pinched […]

Slipped Disc
Disc Herniations What is a slipped disc? A Disc Herniation, sometimes called a Slipped Disc, is an injury which occurs in the neck or back where part of the intervertebral disc bulges out and presses on a nerve in the spine. One of the most common symptoms of a disc herniation is a shooting type […]