Apr 16, 2021
What Is Atlantoaxial Instability? The atlantoaxial joint is located between the first two vertebrae of the spine, C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis). It is responsible for the rotating and tilting movements of the head in relation to the neck. When there is too much flexion...
Apr 16, 2021
What is a Bulging Disc? The spine is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae. In between the vertebrae are protective shock absorbent rings called discs. As we move around in our day-to-day lives, we can put wear and tear on the vertebrae and the discs through...
Apr 16, 2021
What are Cervicogenic Headaches? Cervicogenic headaches stem from muscular imbalance and strain around the cervical (neck) spine. This can lead to pain and pressure around the top portion of the head. How Does This Happen? Poor posture and muscular imbalances...
Apr 16, 2021
What is Butt Wink? Butt wink refers to a compensation movement pattern, especially during squatting and hip hinging movements, where the tailbone tucks way under and make the hips uneven and tilt backwards to compensate for weakness and tightness in the hip flexors...
Apr 16, 2021
What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to a medical condition where there is pain around the knee joint and kneecap (patella) due to misalignment of the knee with the thigh bone (femur). This causes tightness, tenderness, pain, and...
Apr 16, 2021
What are Abdominal Wall Hernias Abdominal wall hernias are a medical condition where there is a weakness in the abdominal region and the surrounding tissues or organs perforate through to the other side. This can cause pain, discomfort, and bulging around the affected...
