Reasons for “Turf Toe”

April 21, 2010

What is Turf Toe?
Turf toe is pain occurring at the base of the big toe.  Most commonly it happens where your big toe bends when you are walking or running.  Turf Toe happens after a after constant slamming of your toe down when running, jumping or walking.  This can be a repetitive injury that can keep re-occuring throughout life if a person does not learn how to prevent it.  This injury is frequently seen with athletes who play football, rugby, soccer, wrestling or any sport that promotes “pushing off” quickly with resistance.

Keeping the foot healthy and moving properly with the use of stiff sole Orthotics when necessary can prevent the symptom of Turf Toe.   It is common to have bracing during athletic performances to prevent excessive hyperextension of the toe.  This is fine but what about when we are not working out?

Chiropractic adjustments along with proper Orthotics can prevent Turf Toe.  Jamming your foot into the ground constantly will jam up the foot joints making it impossible for your foot to function the way it is supposed to.  We will Make sure that all 26 bones in the foot are moving properly.  This will make sure that there is not any added pressure to the big toe and prevent chronic flare ups from occurring.

If you have this problem, please call our office today for a consultation!

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iPhone and iPod ergonomics!

March 19, 2010

Everyone has an iPhone, ipod, Blackberry or high tech phone these days.  Texting, internet searches and long periods of time are spent on these tiny gadgets.  Technology is great, but problems with fingers, wrists, forearms,  neck and back are becoming common place because of bad ergonomics and posture when using our new technology.

Go to any cafe or restaurant at lunchtime and you will see people on their cell phones or reading,  looking down for long periods of time and texting without taking a break. This can lead to neck, shoulder, arm and wrist pain.

Having your head down for long periods of time starts to put an added burden to your neck muscles, ligaments and bones! It is a good idea to place your phone at a level where your eyes are even with the screen and you are not looking down.

When tweeting, SMSing or emailing, take a break once in a while and stretch your forearms, fingers and neck.  Every 20 minutes is recommended.  This is going to help you prevent long term stress leading to problems later on.  While taking this break practice looking far and near to exercise your eyes and keep your lenses in shape.

At Precise Moves Chiropractic, we can help you with any problems you may have with your neck, back, hands, forearms and any joint in your body!  We will provide proper exercises and ergonomic advice to keep your body healthy and functioning properly.  Don’t hesitate to call and make an appointment today. 650.353.1133. We’ll help show you how to make the most out of new technology while remaining pain free.

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Knee “Baker’s Cyst” does not require surgery

January 23, 2010

Q: What is a Baker’s Cyst?

A: A Bakers Cyst is a fluid growth that occurs on the back of the knee. It can become hard and very painful.

Q: How does it happen?

A: This cyst starts to grow when there is a biomechanical problem adding stress to the joint such as with walking, running, standing and/or posture. It is also called a Popliteal Cyst.

Q: What are the symptoms of Baker’s Cysts?

A: Symptoms of Baker’s Cysts can include:

  1. swelling behind the knee which can get to to size of a golf ball
  2. Difficulty and pressure on the joint when bending the knee. This pressure can go all the way down the calf muscle.
  3. Pain and tenderness after exercising

Q: What can be done to help alleviate a baker’s cyst?

A: Rest is the number one way of relieving problems with the cyst. Inflammation will go down and the fluid in the cyst will start to alleviate. Braces can also be worn to reduce the stress on the joint and prevent bad body mechanics which start to build the cyst back up again.

If given time to heal and stress is taken off of the joint, the cyst will get rid of its fluid and disappear.

Did you know that there is a 40% chance that a cyst removed by surgery will reoccur. That is a pretty high percentage!

Q: So, what can chiropractic do?

A: Chiropractors are trained to find abnormal movement in the body and re-align your joints to get rid of bad posture and extra stress on your joints. Understanding proper body mechanics and training your body to move properly will help alleviate any additional cysts in the future!

Call 650.353.1133 for an appointment today to have an exam. We are located in the peninsula and are easy accessible via car and caltrain.

During your exam, I will not only look at your spinal issues but will also check your extremities and soft tissue concerns. I can help you with a wide array of problems that occur in the whole body!

Athletes: I can increase your mobility, results and prevent injuries!

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