Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Upper Airway Obstruction (UAO) may be partial, in the case of snoring or complete, in the case of obstructive sleep apnea.  Narrowing of the upper airway, during sleep, causes this often-serious condition, affecting millions of people worldwide.  The soft tissues of the throat (uvula and soft palate) may come into partial or total contact on […]

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash, referred to as acid reflux, can irritate the lining of the esophagus. According to the Mayo Clinic, common signs and symptoms of GERD include: A burning sensation in the chest (heartburn), usually after […]

Pelvic Disorders

Pelvic disorders may result in urinary or bowel incontinence (difficulty in controlling the bladder or rectum), dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), dyspareunia (painful intercourse), erectile dysfunction (ED) and pain in the pelvic floor or coccyx. Humans are unique in the animal world, due to the fact that we walk in the upright position, supported by our lower […]

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder

Jaw realignment massage, therapist massaging man’s jaw Pain in the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of TMJ disorder may include the following: Pain or tenderness of the jaw Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints Aching pain in and around the ear Difficulty […]

Concussion and Headaches

In his bestselling book, The Brain’s Way of Healing, Dr. Norman Doidge refers to Matrix Repatterning as an important “first intervention” in the treatment of concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI).  After reviewing many remarkable recoveries using this form of treatment, Dr. Doidge makes the following comments: “I view it as prudent to have a […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… there’s more to the story

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can cause a great deal of distress and reduce your ability to carry on certain tasks involving the hands. Although the wrist has been the target of most conventional therapy, we have discovered that many other injuries can lead to these symptoms. Injuries in the following areas are often found to […]

Is Knee Pain Keeping You Out of the Game?

If knee pain is preventing you from enjoying activities such as sports, simply going for walks, or climbing the stairs comfortably, you may be interested in a new perspective. It is estimated that knee pain affects approximately 20% of adults. Conventional treatments may include anti-inflammatory medication and their many unwanted side-effects, physical therapy, orthopedic braces […]

Neck and Shoulder Pain

Modern life – sitting at a desk at a computer, endless online meetings, and various physical activities – often aggravates the neck and shoulder area. The fact is that some people experience these symptoms more than others due to injuries that may have happened long before. You may have forgotten that fender-bender that happened months […]

Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain A Matter of Stability Low back pain is a debilitating condition that can limit your activities and your enjoyment of life. You may have been told that you have disc degeneration or bulging discs (so-called ‘slipped discs’). Treatments with drugs, physical therapy and surgery are far from perfect and do not prevent […]