Shoulder and arm pain reaching: A Neuromuscular Therapy point of view


Arm pain, Bursitis, Muscle information, Neuromuscular therapy, Repetitive strain, Rotator cuff, Shoulder pain, Surgery, Tendonitis

As a Neuromuscular Therapist practicing in the Boston area for nineteen years, how do I think about the causes of pain in the shoulder and arm when patients lift their arms or reach for something? With everyone on computers now, it is a common problem to have a work station that is too high and […]

June 23, 2009

Rotator cuff pain: A Neuromuscular Therapy point of view


Acute pain, Arm pain, Back pain, Buttock pain, Chronic pain, Neuromuscular therapy, Rotator cuff, Shoulder pain, Stretching (Active Isolated method)

As a Neuromuscular Therapist, how do I think about these rotator cuff and shoulder pains? The shoulder has only one small joint holding it to the skeleton at the inside edge of the collar bone where it connects to the breastbone (sternoclavicular joint). The stability of the shoulder depends on strong ligaments and on balance […]

May 23, 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

Arm and hand pain: A Neuromuscular Therapy point of view


Arm pain, Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Chronic pain, Hand pain, Neuromuscular therapy, Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

Computer users, chefs, musicians and people who work with their hands are often diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) when the injury is more likely Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Overuse without proper self-care makes them victims of a chronic debilitating injury that can be hard to treat if it isn’t caught and properly treated early. […]

March 17, 2009

Back pain after surgery: Treatment


Acute pain, Back pain, Back surgery, Buttock pain, Chronic pain, Low back pain, Neuromuscular therapy, Scoliosis, Surgery

If pain continues after surgery it may mean that the diagnosed source for the pain was incorrect. In such cases it is appropriate to treat the muscles rather than the spine. There may continue to be involvement of the spinal nerves from the compression of the vertebrae, in which case relieving the tension around the vertebral […]

March 14, 2009