Dysfunctions of the pelvis and lumbar spine are one of the most commonly seen areas of problem in manual therapy.  In spite of this, it remains one of the areas that is the least effectively treated.  It is common to hear patient’s complain that the recently treated lumbopelvic dysfunctions have returned. The reason why these dysfunctions return are usually because…

Many complaints we see patients have are not purely of musculoskeletal origin. Often the irritation also involves an organ, the nervous system, and/or circulatory congestion.  Visceral irritation may be causing pain to occur in a musculoskeletal structure. The reverse may also be true. During our recent session – Treatment of Respiratory System Disorders Using a Manual Therapy Approach – we…

As we enter the new year, many people create New Year’s resolutions to improve their health.  This often includes the eternal promise to eat healthier and cut back on calories to lose weight.  However, recent research has shown that overall health, including weight loss, is actually not due to the “calories in-calories out” formula as we have been told over…