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What Is Athletic Tape Made Of? (And Why It Actually Matters for Your Body)
You’ve seen it everywhere—from pro athletes to casual weekend runners. Bright strips of tape stretched over shoulders, knees, and backs, or...
Running with Achilles Tendonitis – What Every Grand Rapids Athlete Should Know
Pushing Through Achilles Tendonitis Isn’t a Plan Running with Achilles tendonitis can be frustrating, painful, and—if left...
What Is Joint Mobilization? How It Helps Reduce Pain and Improve Flexibility
Have you ever struggled with joint stiffness or pain that limits your daily activities? Joint mobilization can offer relief and improved...
Manual Therapy for Sports Injuries: How It Helps Athletes Recover Faster
Are you tired of prolonged recovery times after a sports injury? Manual Therapy for Sports Injuries offers a simple yet effective approach to...
What Is Manual Therapy? How Hands-On Techniques Relieve Pain and Improve Movement
Manual Therapy offers a clear approach to reducing discomfort and improving movement using hands-on techniques. Many people struggle with chronic...
Health Paradox Puzzle: Unraveling Insurance Dilemmas
The Problem With Health Insurance Health insurance plays a vital role in providing financial protection and access to healthcare services....
External Risk Factors For Falls
Health Revolution By Dr. Tyler Kinch At the end of the day falling is inevitable. As we age in life we don’t just start falling more. We lose the...
Should I get Shoulder Surgery?
IT DEPENDS! Shoulder injuries lead to some of the more common joint surgeries along with knee, hip and back. But why? Our shoulder is a very...
Tennis Elbow
What is it? Everyone is familiar with the term tennis elbow. But what exactly is damaged when we experience this injury? The structure in...
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is it? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is compression or irritation of two tendons that run along the wrist and attach to the thumb. This injury...
Shoulder Pain? Or Thoracic Spine Issue?
What is it? Have shoulder pain when you raise overhead? Been doing shoulder exercises with minimal success? Maybe… it is not your shoulder. Your...
Imaging: X-Ray Vs. MRI
What They Are X-Ray and MRI are household names, yet most will have a difficult time explaining the difference. Both types of imaging allow...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is it? Compression on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel will result in numbness and tingling in the hand. This can be...
The Rotator Cuff
What is it? The rotator cuff (RTC) is located in your shoulder and is composed of four muscles. The suprasinatus, sucscapularis, infraspinatus,...
Impingement Syndrome
What is it? Impingement is another term for pinching or compression on a structure within the body. You can have an impingement issue in many...