Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders, Stretching & Flexibility
Here’s a sketch of a shoulder case we fixed at Brian Dorfman Kinesiology. And it was a serious one. But, like most other cases that come thru our doors, the situation was addressed with a combination of massage, biomechanic adjustment and stretching. When he finally...
Athletes & Sports Injury, Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders, Stretching & Flexibility
In this blog I’ll offer a few stretches to help keep your shoulders flexible, healthy and pain-free. If you are already experiencing discomfort or reduced range of motion these stretches can help work out the kinks. As with all the other areas I’ve written about...
Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders, Medical Errors & Misdiagnosis, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility
The shoulder is a complex area in terms of the structure of the bones, joints, musculature and attachments. It is more involved than the other areas we have written about, such as the lower back, hand and wrist. In addition, the shoulder is one of the most mobile...
Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders
In this article I will present a case study of a man who successfully resolved chronic neck pain using the methods outlined in my previous blogs on the neck stretching, extension, biomechanic adjustment and massage. Although Michael had tried many other treatment...
Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders, Stretching & Flexibility
As mentioned in my previous blog small movements will have a big effect on the neck. This principle underlies the stretches presented here. The good news is that neck issues respond quickly and easily to correct positioning. However, neck stretches are risky. ...
Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility
In general, I find that a similar set of principles guides the resolution of most neck disorders: extension and positioning. Extension of the neck and spine is needed to alleviate compression, just as extension in the lower back is necessary to alleviate pain in the...
