Back pain from lifting and shoveling: Treatment of Dave B.


Acute pain, Back pain, Buttock pain, Hip pain, Low back pain, Neuromuscular therapy, Stretching (Active Isolated method)

In the case of Dave B.’s back pain from lifting, Neuromuscular Therapy treatment at my Metro-West Boston clinic was as follows: The first job was to flush the tissues. Metabolic waste products accumulate from the body’s automatic response to the injury as well as those from muscle hyperactivity. Presence of these wastes feel like the […]

May 5, 2009

Foot pain with tight calves: Treatment


Foot pain, Leg pain, Muscle information, Neuromuscular therapy, Stretching (Active Isolated method)

Neuromuscular Therapy treatment  for foot pain involves releasing the tension and Trigger Points in the calf muscles and then keeping them stretched to prevent shortening.  Flushing comes first to clear accumulated wastes that cause pain from the calf and increase blood flow to bring nutrients, oxygen and healing cells to the muscles. Compression of the muscle […]

April 27, 2009