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How to Achieve and Maintain Scapular Stability
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How to Achieve and Maintain Scapular Stability

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How to Achieve and Maintain Scapular Stability

What is Scapular Stability? Scapular Stability refers to the ability of the shoulder blade (scapula) to maintain its position and movement during shoulder movements. The scapula is a crucial component of shoulder function as it serves as the anchor point for many of the muscles that control movement and stability in the shoulder joint. The muscles surrounding the scapula which include the rhomboids, serratus anterior, and trapezius, work together to maintain scapular stability. It is important to maintain proper shoulder mechanics, to prevent injuries and improve performance in physical activities. Scapular dysfunction is one of the many issues that can lead [...]

By Matthew|2023-08-19T15:43:55+00:00August 19, 2023|Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog, Arthritis, Back Pain, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Treatment, Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Blog|0 Comments

How Chiropractic Can Help with Your Arthritis and Joint Pain

Arthritis may be really common but ironically, not many understand this disease. Arthritis is what we call inflammation of one or more joints. It can cause discomfort, pain, and stiffness that only gets worse as a patient age. Unlike what most people think, arthritis is not just a single disease. In fact, there are more than a hundred types and levels of severity of the disease. But there are two main types of arthritis that many people suffer from. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder that affects joint cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, is a chronic inflammatory disorder in joints. [...]

By Matthew|2018-04-13T10:46:12+00:00April 28, 2018|Arthritis, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Treatment|0 Comments

What You Need to Know about the Two Types of Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that is more complex than you probably believe it to be, with symptoms and even complications that can be different for every patient. More often than not, symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are confused with those of osteoarthritis. This often happens when the first arthritic symptoms manifest. Even though both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis cause joint pain, they have different diagnoses. And interestingly enough, although they are both chronic and non-curable, they also have different causes, symptoms, and prognoses. Naturally, they also get different treatments. The main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is their nature. Osteoarthritis [...]

By Matthew|2018-02-15T14:21:44+00:00February 14, 2018|Arthritis, Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine|0 Comments