Understanding Shoulder Movement Complexities The shoulder is one of the most intricate joints in the human body, facilitating a wide range of movements. However, this complexity also makes it susceptible to various issues, particularly in shoulder abduction – a movement involving the coordination of the humerus, scapula, and clavicle, and engaging [...]
Understanding Costochondritis Costochondritis, a condition often characterized by persistent chest pain, can be a source of significant discomfort and frustration, especially when traditional treatments fall short. This inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum can mimic other serious conditions and often leads to a long journey of [...]
Neck pain can range from a mild nuisance to a debilitating condition, significantly impacting quality of life. Understanding the underlying causes of severe neck pain is crucial for effective treatment. In this case study, we explore a unique approach to treating excruciating neck pain through the lens of P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep [...]
Understanding Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Cluneal nerve entrapment, a condition often mistaken for sciatic nerve issues, can cause debilitating pain across the posterior ilium and upper buttocks. This misdiagnosis frequently leads to ineffective treatments and prolonged suffering. A Mother's Painful Journey In a recent encounter, we met a client's mother who had [...]
Understanding Orthodontic Discomfort Orthodontic treatments, while transformative, often come with their share of discomfort. Mild pain and tightness are typically expected, but what happens when the discomfort goes beyond the norm? This case study delves into such a scenario and the role of Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR) in providing relief. [...]
Welcome to the cutting-edge world of Proprioceptive – Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR), a groundbreaking approach to understanding and healing the body, pioneered by the esteemed Dr. José Palomar. In our journey towards optimal health, we often overlook the intricate systems at play beneath the surface. P-DTR shines a light on these [...]
Do you find yourself treating "pain" without always getting to the source of where it's coming from? Often clients come to see me to treat symptoms of discomfort and pain. Discomfort can take hold somatically in many forms. The way the symptoms present are clues that tell us not only what [...]
When the client came to my office she was scared and didn't know what to do. The client had lost the feeling in her shoulder, arm, and hand two days prior. Her job was physical and without the use of her hand not only could she not work to support herself, [...]
I received a call from a woman wondering if I could help her with her unexplained cramping in her both of her legs. She described that the symptoms began 6 weeks prior and at its worse she wasn’t able to walk. The symptoms had intensified to the point that she couldn’t [...]
The email read, “I broke my pelvis in 4 places…” and the client noted the date. I wondered if he meant a year ago or 12 days prior to the email. Indeed, the client had a major bike accident 12 days before our first session fracturing his pelvis but thankfully no [...]
