Here’s a fun analogy: Would you use a hair-loss supplement if there was no evidence that it worked? Maybe, if you’re desperate. Now, what if there were other options which DID have promising evidence, not only short term, but also long term? If you would favor the second option, then you should be doing the …
Since the start of COVID-19 many people have increased their time spent running. Some are running for stress relief others for pleasure and others are running to meet goals. How does one avoid injury when increasing running distance or starting to run for the first time? Professionals have researched the following as risk factors for …
What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is a non-invasive, natural form of healthcare focusing on the important relationship between the spine and the nervous system. One of the most basic ideas in chiropractic is that dysfunction in the spine and its joints can lead to dysfunction within the nervous system. The nervous system controls and coordinates all …
When you live on an island, you develop a special relationship with the water. We paddle, swim, surf, and SUP for exercise, live in our bathing suits, and are never far from a beautiful beach or swimming pool. Not only does the water provide us with stunning landscapes, sustenance, and a playground for recreational activities, …
The field of Physical Therapy has made substantial advancements in recent years. Most recently, there has been a collective shift from long periods of bed rest following injury or surgery in favor of an immediate bout of Physical Therapy care. This is due to the published research which shows that this practice is safe and …
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In the world of athletics, March is popular for the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament known as March Madness. You will see over the course of the tournament how many injuries are specific to ankle sprains. The majority of ankle sprains that will occur are lateral ankle sprains or inversion ankle sprains (when the bottom of …
Scoliosis is when there is any curve more than 10 degrees in the spine. In most cases, our chiropractors will use the letter “S” or “C” to describe the shape of the spine. Common obvious symptoms are back pain, leaning to one side or the other, or uneven hips. Usually scoliosis has no specific cause, …
Are you someone who feels like you always have a million and one things to do and just feel like you never have enough time? Maybe you’re trying to find some sort of pain relief in-between your physical therapy appointments at home, but just don’t know what to do? Well then I am here to …
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Cardio and strength training are both a part of a well-balanced workout. But which comes first? In the fitness world, there are conflicting views on if you should do strength training before you do cardio, or after. Here at Oahu Spine & Rehab we have a lot of physical therapy patients that are runners, weight …
“SICK” Scapula Syndrome SICK scapula stands for scapular malposition, inferior medial border prominence, coracoid pain and abnormal movement of the scapula. It is a severe form of scapular dyskinesis associated with overuse syndrome and fatigue. The SICK scapula is commonly found in overhead athletes and can be noted by a unilateral drop in the affected …