https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNBRuo3shsE Recently, cupping captured the attention of the American media and public. The mechanism of how it works is very simple, yet its effectiveness for musculoskeletal pain and tension can be quite profound. Myofascial...
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Sore Neck & Upper Back Pain? Try This Simple Wall Exercise
Wall Exercise- Upper Back and Chest Problem Prevention: Upper Back and Chest If you are constantly using a computer or smartphone, commuting daily for work, or sitting for long periods of time, chances are that you...
Wrist and Forearm – Desk Exercise
Desk Exercise for Wrist & Forearm Stretch We take for granted how much we use our hands on a daily basis. Of all the common injuries that keep us from using our hands, one of the most annoying is damage to the...
Injury Prevention: Hamstrings & Calves
If you are like the majority, whether it is at work, in the car, on the computer, or at home in front of the TV, you spend most of your time in a sitting position. Unfortunately, overtime this creates tightness in the back...
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day and National Chiropractic month
October is not just about Pumpkin Spice Lattes and costume parties. Some of the most effective complementary and alternative medicines are celebrated in October. In honor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day and National Chiropractic month, we wanted to talk...
What is a Herniated Disc?
The most common cause of visits to the doctor each year is back pain. It affects as many as 60% of us here in the U.S. and costs over $80 billion in annual healthcare costs. It can range from mildly irritating to downright crippling, and can affect nearly every...
Climbing Injuries – Shoulders
The most brilliant minds in the world at one point thought the Earth was the center of the universe, only to realize that they were wrong (it’s the sun by the way). So, to say that anyone is a master of the human...
Squat Away Ankle & Hip Pain
Squatting is a key developmental movement that we do in order to stand up and walk as little ones. The thing we often ignore in our squat training is that we learn to squat from the ground up. This is a fundamental...
Ejercicio de Muñecas
De todas las lesiones comunes que nos impiden usar nuestras manos, una de las más molestas es el daño a la muñeca, generalmente por un uso indebido crónico. Los culpables habituales que conducen a problemas crónicos...
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy?
As many as 35% of adults aged 40 and older in the United States have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction. Eighty percent of persons over the age of 65 have experienced dizziness. Overall, vertigo from a vestibular problem account for one-third of dizziness...
How Important Is Your Gut Health?
How Important Is The Health Of Your Gut? 70% of the body’s immune function is located in the gastrointestinal tract. Gut flora aids our innate immune system response and the Brain/Mood health is affected by the intestines and good flora. Hormones are also affected by...
5 Tips for Natural Migraine and Headache Relief
Suffer No More! In the US alone, more than 38 million people suffer from migraines. For many of us, daily headaches and migraines are a regular part of our day. Finding relief can sometimes seem like a never-ending cycle. Luckily, there are proven, natural ways to...
Is Grip Strength Important?
How did it feel the last time you opened a new jar of peanut butter? Does the thought of using a can opener make your wrist cringe? If the action or even the thought of that hurts, there’s a good chance your body is trying to tell you something. A recent study of...
Acupuncture Treatment for Frozen Shoulder
Otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, frozen shoulder is a condition that is characterized by its insidious onset. Without intervention, overtime a slow and gradual decrease in range of motion occurs. Pain and stiffness of the shoulder joint are the...
Understanding Tennis Achilles Pain
Achilles Pain – Vida Integrated Health One of the most common injuries we see at Vida involves the Achilles tendon. The largest tendon in our body, it’s that thick band of tissue stretching from our heel to our calf muscle. This tendon enables you to perform any...
Treatment of Migraines with Acupuncture
An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches each year. They can often times be debilitating and have a significant effect on daily activities, including work. Treatment usually consists of over the counter and prescription medications. Recently,...
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
For years, I have been treating athletes with the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. From runners, to basketball players, to crossfit athletes, to desk jockeys, you name it, I have treated it. I would probably say it is...
The Power Of A Hug
Ever had a bad day and all you need is a hug? There is a good reason for that. The reality is that our skin is the largest organ that we have, and our skin was made to make contact. This is why we get such great satisfaction when we touch things of different...
Allergy Relief – SLIT Therapy
Allergy suffering is at an extreme high right now for many people in the Seattle, WA area. You don’t have to suffer! Allergy Therapy is offered by Dr. Sheetal Woods at Vida Integrated Health. SLIT THERAPY- Sub-lingual immunotherapy desensitizes the immune system to...
Standing Tall For Your Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k30zzW3n9M A tower will only stand tall as long as its foundation is strong. For most of us, as we age, we neglect to maintain a strong core, which is the foundation of our functional posture, and so we find ourselves hurt and...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome with Dr. Chase Waldrup
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, or IT Band Syndrome, is common problem that can cause pain in the outside of the thigh or knee. This occurs when the tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscle at the hip becomes overactive. The TFL...
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