Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It is a condition where the fascia, the connective tissue, of the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. Plantar Fascia: The plantar fascia is a thick, flat ligament that connects your heel to the base of your toes. Functionally it works to absorb shock and support …
Ligaments are strong connective tissue bands that connect bones to bones. They are similar to tendons which connect muscles to bones. Ligaments are found between most bones of the body and function to limit movement between bones. Ligament damage often occurs during injuries. Once damaged, they cause destabilization of joints and are often slow to …
An old quote says that you should be courageous enough to heal yourself – even if the cure hurts. What does that mean? Well, the answer is subjective. It could mean that the cure for what ails you could be painful. Or it could mean that you should reassess your mindset about healing and what …
Do you suffering from pain in certain areas of your body? Does this pain often result in numbness or tingling? Or, does it feel like you have pins and needles going into your body? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a good chance you’re suffering from a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves …
Guest Blog Supplied by Sports Medicine Acupuncture Program Sports acupuncture is a non-defined general term used by many practitioners who apply acupuncture to treat activity or sports-related injuries. The principle behind this term is based solely on the practitioner’s own experience in either “sports” or “acupuncture.” Currently, there is no regulatory board with set guidelines …
Have you pondered adding acupuncture to your training and recovery routine? Here are five reasons that acupuncture might fit you and your training really well. Acupuncture is a safe and time tested method of healing Acupuncture has been evolving for centuries. The current methods and sports medicine applications are the result of research and a …
Many people use acupuncture to address specific injuries, relieve chronic pain or reduce daily stress. Now, healthcare professionals are recommending acupuncture for competitive athletes to fine tune muscle groups, and improve athletic performance. Many athletes are turning to Sports Medicine Acupuncture to avoid getting hurt and to promote recovery when an injury is sustained. Sports …
Have you ever had low back pain? If so, you are not alone. According to research, up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. And that may surprise you, but it is often the second most common reason for a visit to the doctor. Back pain can …
Warming up is an important part of every workout. In just 5-10 minutes you can prepare your body for the upcoming physical strain of a workout and can prepare yourself mentally for a new activity. Warm-ups prevent injury by: Increasing blood flow to tendons and ligaments Loosening muscles Gently increasing heart and respiratory rates Improving …
Although we mainly focus on the spine, chiropractors can make adjustments on the extremities (arms, legs, ribs and jaw). Wrist pain in particular can be a symptom that originates from different regions of our bodies, including the neck, shoulder, elbow and wrist. How the problem started will be a determining factor in determining whether the …
Knee pain commonly occurs when muscles, tendons, or ligaments that surround the knee are experiencing inflammation or are injured. This pain is prevalent among teenagers, young adults, athletes, and those experiencing arthritic pain. Below are the top exercises and stretches you can do at home to help strengthen or relax key muscles to help address …
High hamstring strains occur in the upper thigh near the buttock. It is technically know as proximal hamstring tendinopathy. High hamstring strains are a common injury for middle to long distance runners and those participating in running and kicking sports. Symptoms of a high hamstring strain High hamstring strain usually develop gradually overtime. The can …
As many other outdoor activities have become limited and spring weather is in full effect, runners have been multiplying on the sidewalks and streets. Running injuries are very common as the body is put through repetitive motion, especially when there is an issue with the running form or an overloading of untrained muscles. Whether you’re …
Ankle sprains are a common lower leg injury we see at Inner Gate Health & Wellness. They occur commonly in sports where direct engagement against other competitors can modify landing positions, such as soccer or basketball but are also common in track & field and gymnastics. Ankle sprains cause damage to the ligaments of the …
RANGE OF MOTION WARM UP Sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor, back straight and shoulders tucked back slightly. Slowly Bend your neck forward, chin to chest. Hold for two seconds. Then extend your neck backwards and look up, keep the neck long and hold for two seconds. Rotate your neck so you …
Acupuncture has become a part of post-workout recovery and skills and strength optimization of both amateur and professional athletes. We have know for many years that acupuncture provides pain relief, reduces inflammation and relaxes muscles. Now research is showing that acupuncture can improve performance and strength too. By improving proprioception, rebalancing muscle groups and providing …
Throughout the world, musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common reasons to seek help from a medical professional and one of the leading causes of disability. Common reasons to seek medical care include: neck pain low back pain arthritis sports injuries whiplash from car accidents. Traditionally it has been normal for patients seeking care …
What is sciatica? Sciatica is an umbrella term often used to describe pain along the lower back, in the buttocks or into the leg which occurs in up to 40% of the population. The type of pain can be variable; including sharp, dull, aching, throbbing, tingling, numbness or burning pain. The sciatic nerve originates from …
Sports medicine chiropractor Portland Oregon
Shoulder Impingement is when the tendons of the rotator cuff become overused and injured. The subsequent pain and swelling reduce the shoulder mobility leading to shoulder impingement. The tendons of the rotator cuff slide between the clavicle and the humerus in the shoulder joint. When the tendons are inflamed or damaged this slide is no …
What is Jumper’s Knee Jumper’s knee is a condition medically know as patellar tendonitis. It is an overuse injury that results in pain at the front of the knee just below the knee cap. Repetitive strain from either running or jumping causes inflammation of the patella tendon. The patella tendon can also be damaged by …
The great strength of acupuncture in treating Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and pain is our ability to directly access the muscles of the pelvic floor. Call us.
Low back pain at the Iliac crest is a common condition. As Sports Medicine Acupuncturists® we are well equipped to diagnose and treat this type of back pain. The iliac crest is the top of the ilium or “hip bone” in the low back. It is the highest portion of the pelvis. It is …
New research rejects the use of ice in injury recovery protocols. Dr. Gabe Mirkin, who coined the acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) for injury care, reversed course and begun arguing that ice actually delays healing. Dr. Mirkin is now advocating a much more limited role of ice in the recovery of injuries. After an …
Many athletes and sports trainers are using forms of scraping therapy or Gua Sha to speed recovery times, reduce pain and improve performance. Find out more…
Poor posture contributes to many of the chronic pains we experience on a daily basis. Imbalance in the muscles of our necks and shoulders leads directly to headaches, stiff necks, and numbness and tingling in the fingers. In the above image, the woman is shown first with an exaggeration of a common posture known as …
Early morning sunlight in our bedrooms beckons many of us out the door and sends us running through our neighborhoods. Some of us strive for 5 miles a week, others are logging longer distances in a quest to complete our 1st, 2nd of 15th marathon. Some of us are inspired to run in the many …
With accurate diagnosis, through palpation & understanding of local trigger points, Inner Gate Acupuncturists can determine the cause of your pain.
The iliotibial band, (IT band), is a thick band of sinew that originates in the hip and buttock and attaches at the outside of the knee. The strong tissue of the IT band helps stabilize the knee laterally. IT band friction syndrome is a common injury of the IT band. Pain is generally felt on the …
Achilles Tendon Pain? Acupuncture helps the recovery time of a damaged achilles tendon by reducing inflammation, reinforcing connective tissues and more.
Acupuncture is an effective modality for the treatment of pain and painful conditions. Here at Inner Gate Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon, we have seen acupuncture effectively treat a great many chronic and acute pain conditions. Five ways that acupuncture treats pain: • Breaks up scar tissue • Promotes blood circulation …
Photo Courtesy of Pexels After an injury is sustained a number of physiological changes occur. There is localized swelling and tissue damage. The body begins the healing process by infiltrating the injured tissue with cells that specialize in preventing infections and clearing away the damaged tissue. Then the body begins to bring in cells, which rebuild …
Four muscles form the rotator cuff, the Subscapularis, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Supraspinatus. These muscles all protect the shoulder and provide it with great range of motion. A rotator cuff injury can happen to any one of these muscles’ tendons. Pain from a tear leads to restricted shoulder movement. Tears can occur from injuries or …
Knee replacement surgeries have skyrocketed in popularity and frequency in the United States. However, new research presented in the Journal of Arthritis and Rheumatology is suggesting that fewer than half of the knee surgeries performed were deemed appropriate, meaning that the risks outweighed the risks. Even more alarmingly is the fact that more people are …
