Category : Pain Management
Oakland/Santa Cruz Physical Therapy Office Illuminates Healing Power of Light Therapy
April 2nd, 2012We have seen incredible results from light therapy treatments on our patients and clients at SOL Performance Training and SOL Santa Cruz. Light therapy helps to speed up healing and treat stubborn chronic pain. Learn more about light therapy and the many different ways it can benefit you by clicking here. Sports + Orthopedic [...]
A must read if you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. PT & the Alter G can help!
March 14th, 2012If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine’s article entitled, “Prevailing over Parkinson’s: Physical Therapy Helps Patients Manage the Degenerative Nature of Parkinson’s Disease” is a must read. The article says, “Patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic illness with known progressive qualities, are left with an [...]
Specialized Training and Coaching for the Injured Athlete, Athletes with Chronic Injuries/Orthopedic Issues and those just wanting to get in shape or are new to fitness at SOL Santa Cruz
March 5th, 2012Did you know that being injured is not a reason to stop exercising? Let us show you how to do so safely and effectively. SOL Santa Cruz performance training provides coaching for athletes who are recovering from an injury or with unique orthopedic needs. When you are injured, you do not need to stop training! Actually, we think it is the wrong decision! Your body as well as your mind need to know that you are OK. With our trainers and PT’s working together we can help you not only rehab, but train. It is not only more fun, you… Read Entire Article
New study says chiropractor & exercise are better than medication at reducing pain
February 24th, 2012Are you or someone you know suffering from chronic pain? If so, you will definitely want to check out this article entitled, “Chiropractors and Exercise are Better than Drugs”. A study conducted by the Annals of Internal Medicine followed 272 patients for 12 weeks. Of those patients, 32% who received chiropractic care became pain free compared to only 13% of those treated with medication. The article also discusses the benefits of exercise in reducing pain and gives examples of strength exercises that can be used to target neck pain as well as other natural remedies for reducing pain. Check it out!… Read Entire Article
Heel Pain: Hands-on Physical Therapy and Stretching Prove Effective for Treating Heel Pain
March 10th, 2011Do you ever wake up with pain in the heel of your foot first thing in the morning? If so, this article is a must read for you. Learn how physical therapy and stretching prove effective for treating heel pain. Sports + Orthopedic Leaders has clinics located in both Oakland (SOL PT) and Santa Cruz (SOL [...]
Fascia Related Therapeutic Approaches to Treat Soft Tissue Pain & Dysfunction
February 25th, 2011Fascia is the fascinating biological fabric and glue that holds us together. The included pictures show the structure of fascia. The reference is Anatomy Trains by Tom Myers, PhD, which is excellent text to learn about fascia and its important role in the body. There has been an explosion of research on fascia in the last [...]
Do you suffer from a chronic pain condition? If so, this is a must read.
January 20th, 2011Do you suffer from a chronic pain condition? One of the biggest breakthroughs in understanding chronic pain in the last several years is the concept of central sensitization. Persistent, severe or intractable pain can change or modify the way our central nervous system works. People with chronic pain can actually become more sensitive, and experience [...]
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