November is National Diabetes Awareness Month so at Superior Spine Care we thought it would be the PERFECT opportunity to discuss the benefits of physical therapy for treating prediabetes.Prediabetes: The Good News & Bad NewsPrediabetes, also called impaired glucose tolerance, is a condition in which blood sugar is high but not high enough to be classified...Continue reading
Category: Rehab & Physical Therapy
What are Signs & Treatments of Plantar Fasciitis?
Are you a runner sidelined with foot pain? Have you woken in the morning and felt sharp pain in your foot when taking those first steps out of bed? Have you felt pain in your foot after getting out of a long car ride, an airline flight or other prolonged periods of sitting, only to...Continue reading
Avoid MSDs With Ergonomics
Doctors of chiropractic, like our own Dr. Neil, are trained in proper body mechanics and assessing for improper body positioning and motion. By using this body mechanic knowledge of bringing the body to neutral positions for work, Dr. Neil educates on how to avoid WMSD, or Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, rotator...Continue reading
Myofascial Release: Effective Treatment for Pain & Discomfort
DID YOU KNOW??? Myofascial release involves a gentle form of stretching and compression. Also referred to as “soft tissue mobilization” or “MFR,” this special therapy releases the restrictions in injured fascia. Fascia is the dense, tough tissue that surrounds and covers the body’s organs, muscles and bones. Normally, the fascia is relaxed and soft and...Continue reading
Prevent Summer Injuries
Summer is exciting. Vacations are happening, trips to the lake are a regular occurrence, and you are packing in as much swim time as possible. But with all these good times and physical activities, there is the potential for injuries – both major and minor. Muscle Flexibility & Strength Reduce Risk of Injury Injuries come about...Continue reading
Where to Get Your Sports Physicals
PRE-PARTICIPATION SPORTS PHYSICALS Whether you’re a parent of a North Olmsted Eagle, Olmsted Falls Bulldog, North Ridgeville Ranger, Westlake Demon, Avon Eagle, Avon Lake Shoreman or any of the western Cleveland suburb fine athletic departments, you likely need to get a physical for your child before they can start their athletic season. With the upcoming...Continue reading