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Just like you, we have families we care about and want to keep safe. When something like the coronavirus hits the news, it can make us worry about everyday decisions. One of the most important things we can do is continue with our normal lives, doing the things we enjoy and need to stay healthy,… Read more »

Musculoskeletal pain affects over 115 million Americans each year and results in over $600 billion in lost wages and productivity.  To most of us, it just hurts and we want to safely get rid of it with the lowest cost and fewest side effects. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a relative newcomer to the… Read more »

We all experience it, stiffness and aching in the back, neck, or extremities from being in one position too long. Perhaps we were standing chopping vegetables at the counter, or standing at the controls of a machine, or sitting at the computer screen writing blog posts.  This discomfort is referred to as static strain. Strain… Read more »

Spasmodic torticollis (“torticollis”) is a condition involving painful spasm of very specific muscles that attach to the neck. The term torticollis literally means “twisted neck.”   Typically, this condition involves spasm of the trapezius (Fig. 1)and/or sternocleidomastoid (SCM) (Fig. 2) muscles.  The most common presentation is strong spasm with pain on one side, which makes… Read more »