Sports Injuries of the Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Treatment involves performing techniques of mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, friction massage, and myofascial release. Students design and develop comprehensive clinical programs relative to the specific body area under study. The upper body includes the shoulder and its interrelationship to cervical spine and soft tissue structures. Injuries involve thoracic outlet syndrome, rotator cuff tears, glenohumeral instabilities, impingement syndrome, and frozen shoulder.The upper body extremities include the elbow/wrist complex with injuries, such as, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfer’s elbow.

Structural Analysis is a form of manual therapy, effective in the treatment of a wide range of musculo-skeletal problems such as back pain, sciatica, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, repetitive strain injury, muscle and joint pain. An important element in this approach to treatment is the identification and correction of postural/structural misalignments. This is not achieved by the usual methods of Chiropractic or Osteopathic rapid thrust adjustments but by the very focused deep massage and soft tissue release techniques that address the underlying causes of musculo-skeletal pain and dysfunction. Chronic conditions and the long term effects of old injuries generally respond well to this treatment as well as problems of more recent onset. The practitioner who offers this treatment has qualified as a McTimoney Chiropractor, Cranio-sacral Therapist and Massage Therapist and has many years experience in the field of manual therapy.

Structural Organization is a step by step approach to deep tissue fascial manipulation. This class employs a 10-session system, similar to the program Ida Rolf pioneered. Our work seeks to assist a client in rebalancing the network of muscles and fascial tissues, so the body works with gravity, rather than against it.

Physical Benefits: Massage improves circulation, improves joint flexibility, aids in healing scar tissue due to injury. It also releases chronic muscle tension and pain, reduces physical fatigue, releases muscle spasms and cramps, aids in the release and elimination of toxins, promotes deeper and easier breathing, reduces blood pressure, relieves tension related to headache and eye strain. Massage nourishes your skin, improves posture and body awareness. It has been proven to aid in fibromyalgia.

Mental Benefits: Massage helps to create a calm state of alertness while reducing mental stress. It can create a calmer mind, and increases the capacity for clear thinking. It is relaxing and allows the body to release stored stress, while reducing anxiety. It creates awareness of body-mind connection.