Specialties

 Neck pain that’s caused by repetitive strain and injury to the muscles and other tissue structures of the cervical spine. 

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The average adult head weighs 10-12 pounds, supported by the bony structures, muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the neck.

When you tilt your head forward and look down (on your phone texting or at the computer), the weight of your head places 50-60 pounds of force on the neck.

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The result is muscular and ligamentous strain and other structural issues that cause the symptoms associated with tech neck.

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“With repetition, that force can strain or injure the facet joints that connect our vertebrae. When that happens, the surrounding muscles naturally tighten up to protect nearby nerves, which leads to inflammation, pain, and knots in your neck – what is often referred to as tech neck,”

Dr. Trivedi, Associate Medical Director of the Spine Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center

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SYMPTOMS

• Generalized aching discomfort in the lower neck, shoulders, and upper back

• Sharp, stabbing pain that’s intense and localized in one spot

• Headaches

• Reduced mobility or stiffness in the neck, upper back, and shoulders

• Increased pain when tilting the head forward and looking down to text

• Jaw pain due to misalignment of the cervical spine

• Tingling pain and numbness in the arms and hands, related to spinal nerve irritation and inflammation

Frozen shoulder, is a condition that limits movement in shoulder joint. The shoulder capsule becomes so thick and tight that it’s hard to move. you use it less. The less you use it, the thicker your shoulder capsule becomes, and the more difficult it is to use. 

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Symptoms include pain and stiffness that make it difficult or impossible to move. It slowly gets worse over time, shoulder movement is limited, and it can last up to a year or longer. 

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Sciatica is pain going down the leg from the lower back. This pain may go down the back, outside, or front of the leg. It happens when irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression affect one or more nerves that run down your lower back and into your legs. You may also have tingling or numbness in your back or butt.

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​40% of people in the U.S. experience some form of sciatica during their lifetime. 

Chronic upper body tension is caused by bad habits. Shoulders roll forward, core muscles are weakened, body becomes misaligned and neck & shoulder muscles atrophy. 

• Improved muscle recovery

• It can help prevent injury

• Enhanced performance

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Sports massage is an effective addition to a training schedule and treatments will vary according to when and why you seek massage.

• Pre-race massage

• Post-race massage

• Maintenance massage

• Injury treatment

The low back, also called the lumbar region, is the area of the back that starts below the ribcage. Almost everyone has low back pain at some point in life. It’s one of the top causes of missed work in the U.S. 

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Pain that comes on suddenly is “acute.”

Pain that lasts more than 3 months is considered “chronic.”

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What can cause your pain?

• Sitting for prolonged periods

• Workouts

• Heavy bag or purse

• Bad posture

• Herniated Disk

• Overweight

Headaches and migraines can be acute or chronic. They cause a lot of pain and discomfort. Massage, cranial sacral and other therapies help to alleviate the tension in the neck and shoulder resulting in reduction in the symptoms brought on by headaches and migraines. 

Maintaining a regular massage routine can be beneficial for reducing and/or stopping chronic headaches and migraines. 

Spinal misalignment with soft tissue challenges and body imbalance have tell tale signs:

1. Extreme Exhaustion or Fatigue

2. Chronic & Severe Headaches

3. Neck, Hip, & Knee Pain

4. Tingling, Numbness &/or Loss of Feeling in the Arms and Legs

5. Trouble Sleeping & Chronic Restless Leg Syndrome

6. Inability to Maintain Proper Posture

7. Lower Back Pain

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

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Having a higher awareness and being in the present moment, you reduce stress and gain strength in confidence, courage and clarity. This in turn creates a more peaceful and empowering life. 

Meditation is a great way to calm the autonomic nervous system, relieving stress and bring awareness to our experience. It physically relaxes both body and mind.