Although it might seem that carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition born from long hours spent working on a computer keyboard, carpal tunnel syndrome actually has numerous causes. Bound by bones and ligaments, the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway — about as big...
A sprained ankle is a common injury. Sometimes, all it takes to sprain your ankle is a roll, twist or turn of your ankle in an awkward way. This unnatural movement can stretch or tear the ligaments that help hold your ankle together. Ligaments are tough, elastic bands...
Achilles Tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles (uh-KIL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendonitis is often a running injury or other sport-related injury resulting from overuse,...
Medial SCHTP Medial SCHTPs usually cause restricted movement in the regions of the cervical spine and mandible. The SCHTP can also cause poor circulation and paresthesias in the arm. The therapist sits behind the patient and palpates the hernia. This is then pressed...
Lateral SCHTP Lateral SCHTPs cause discomfort and restricted movement in the shoulder. Patients describe their pain as deep as opposed to superficial, similar to their description of pain in a folding distortion. After the treatment the pain disappears, and the...
