Trigger Points: What Are They and Can You Make Them Go Away?
Try this: reach your left arm across your body supporting the underside of your elbow with your right hand. Now use a pincer grip between your left thumb and index…
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Has your enjoyment of life been plagued by chronic headaches?
Three Common Types of Headaches Exist They include: tension type headaches, migraine, and cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches start in your neck and radiate to your head; more specifically, they are…
Dry Needling: What It Is and Why You Should Try It
What is Dry Needling? Dry needling (DN) is a treatment technique, in which small filament type needles are inserted into myofascial trigger points (known as painful knots in muscles), tendons,…
Preventing an Achilles Tendon Injury
Achilles Tendinopathy An Achilles tendon injury (tendinopathy) is one of the more common causes of pain felt behind the heel and up the back of the ankle when walking or…
What is Tennis Elbow?
Most people who get tennis elbow don’t play tennis. Less than 5% of all cases of tennis elbow occur in people who play tennis. Tennis elbow can happen to anyone…
A Better Way to Treat Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Have you ever had pain on the outside of your knee? If so, you’re not alone. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common problem for many active people. It’s often…
Physical Therapy Now Available at RVC
Physical Therapy Services with Gregory Shea We are excited to welcome Gregory Shea, DPT, Sports Medicine Physical Therapist to the River Valley Club. He will be offering Physical Therapy Services…
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