Synergy Healthcare Clinic in Spokane Valley is home to Spokane Valley’s most gentle, advanced, and experienced physical therapists and occupational therapists. Through posts on our blog we share our clinical knowledge gained from decades of working with clients like you. From shoulder pain, to neck pain, to balance issues – you can gain knowledge and find tips for healthier, more vital living through our clinical knowledge blog posts.
What Is a Strain? As the name implies this injury occurs when the muscle is pulled or stretched beyond its capacity cause the fibers or tendons to tear. Strains can be rated mild, moderate or severe depending on how many muscle fibers are torn. Mild: few muscle fibers torn, accompanied Read more
To kick off (no pun intended) our new “Injury Profile” series I thought “Why not start with a sport that causes a ridiculous number of injuries?” So I looked into MMA – not too surprising, the potential for injury is limitless and a little gross… What Is MMA? Mixed Marital Read more
Headaches are a pain in general but they sometimes can be a sign of some deeper issue. How can you tell if you have a migraine or a simple tension headache? How do you know if you should see a doctor? What can Synergy Healthcare do to help? Migraine Read more
The forecast has been checked – no freezing temperatures in sight, and that means we are officially in spring! Allow the confetti and dancing bears to calm down for a bit, and then think to yourself – what can I do to really take advantage of the weather? Mull it Read more
Table of Contents The Components of the Shoulder JointThe Muscles in the Shoulder and Their RolesWhy the Pec Minor Can Contribute to Rotator Cuff InjuriesWhat To Do if You Suspect a Rotator Cuff Injury Have you been living with shoulder pain hoping it will just go away? The good news Read more
This article is from a book that I continually find useful in the treatment of soft tissue. There are specializations of fascia, such as plantar, iliotibial, gluteal, lumbodorsal, cervial and cranial which stabilize and permit maintenance of upright posture. Some of the fascia specializations of the body are referred to as ‘postural fascia’ because Read more