IT Band Syndrome: 5 Training Tips
Trying to run with IT band syndrome is very frustrating. Often times, a runner can run with IT band syndrome for a certain amount of time until the pain comes back or becomes so unbearable that they have to limp home from their run. Our chiropractors treat runners who run with IT band syndrome as […]
New Methods in Treating IT Band Syndrome
IT band syndrome remains a stubborn condition that our chiropractors treat at our office in Mission Valley, San Diego. Runners, triathletes, and cyclists are the main groups of people who we treat for this condition. We previously posted treatment recommendations for IT band syndrome (found Iliotibial Band Syndrome) but wanted to update the information regarding […]
Functional Hallux Limitus
Proper motion through the big toe is important for walking and running. When running, as the leg moves backwards, the hip, knee, ankle (dorsiflexion), and big toe extend to propel the body forward. Loss of range of motion at one or multiple of these areas will decrease efficiency and can lead to potential injury. Functional […]
Big Toe Pain and Conservative Treatment
Many sports and activities of daily living require movement through the foot and big toe. When you are experiencing big toe pain, sports and certain activities can become quite difficult to perform. If your big toe pain is extreme, simple tasks such as standing, or walking can become very difficult. You may have heard of […]
Shoulder Impingement and Shoulder Pain
Shoulder impingement is a common condition that we treat at our sports injury clinic in Mission Valley, San Diego. Not only do we see shoulder impingement in the athletes we treat but we see it in many different professions that require repetitive use of the shoulder. Our conservative, non invasive shoulder treatments help provide pain […]
Cycling Knee Pain Treatment
Most cyclists at one point or another experience knee pain when riding their bike. There are many types of cycling knee pain and many different causes. In majority of cases, knee pain from cycling is due to overuse of the muscles/tendons around the knee joint. The complicating factor is the bike itself and how you […]
