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Ankle Sprains: Avoiding the Route to Chronic Pain
Successful rehabilitation therefore involves more than simply waiting for an injured ligament to heal. It requires restoring mobility, strength, balance, proprioception, and confidence in movement while identifying other factors that may be contributing to persistent symptoms or instability.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Sep 114 min read


Spinal Osteoarthritis: Understanding Pain, Movement, and Treatment
Being told that you have osteoarthritis in your spine can sound as though your back is simply wearing out. Fortunately, the relationship between structural change, pain, and function is far more complex and more hopeful than that description suggests. Osteoarthritis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. However, these global estimates primarily reflect osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, hand, and other peripheral joints rather than the spine specifically. In the spi
Dr. Brian Abelson
Aug 2918 min read


Life Expectancy vs. Survival Rates: Embrace Your Mortality
Life is a precious gift, yet we often take it for granted, assuming there's always more time to pursue dreams, express love, or mend...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Dec 4, 20248 min read


Unlocking Your Health Span: Thriving Beyond the Years
Understanding the difference between health span and life span isn't just about years!
Dr. Brian Abelson
Sep 10, 20246 min read


Shin Splints: Too Much, Too Soon
Updated 04/26/2020
Dr. Brian Abelson DC
Aug 24, 202416 min read


Hammer Toes: Finding Comfort and Relief
Hammer toes are a common yet often overlooked foot issue that can significantly disrupt the natural biomechanics of your feet. This...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Aug 24, 20249 min read


Defining 90% Success When Treating MSK Conditions
Using Motion Specific Release (MSR) procedures and methodology, we’ve consistently achieved a success rate of over 90% in treating...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Aug 11, 20249 min read


The Healing Hands Paradox: Nurturing Therapists in a Physically Demanding Profession
Manual therapy is both rewarding and physically demanding. Therapists use their skills and energy to relieve pain and enhance patient...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 26, 20246 min read


Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Ulnar nerve entrapment, often called cyclist's neuropathy or handlebar palsy, can cause weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain in the...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 15, 20248 min read


Unraveling Cortisol: The Hidden Knot in Pain
As MSK (musculoskeletal) practitioners, we must consider the effects that cortisol can have on our patients. Often, I see patients with...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 10, 202410 min read


Using MSR Pro Exercise Prescription Pads
The MSR Pro Prescription Exercise Pads provide practitioners with a streamlined and efficient way to prescribe individualized exercise...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 6, 20247 min read


MSR Freestyle Swimming: Part 4 Hip Flexors & Knee Extensors
The Role of Hip Flexion & Knee Extension in Freestyle Swimming In the realm of freestyle swimming, the hips and knees are not merely...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Apr 17, 20246 min read


MSR Freestyle Swimming: Part 2 Shoulder Blade Stabilizers
In Part 1, we discussed enhancing Freestyle Swimming through manual Therapy, specifically arm movements and the associated muscles. In...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Apr 3, 20247 min read


MSR Freestyle Swimming: Part 1 The Science of Speed
Freestyle swimming, a mainstay in competitive swimming and triathlon events, is celebrated for its speed and precision. For MSK...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 27, 20248 min read


Tai Chi: Why Learn It?
Why Learn Tai Chi?" is a question I often get from patients, practitioners, and friends. It's worth a detailed answer. Throughout my...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 4, 202412 min read


Are You Prescribing the Right Exercises? Flexion and Extension Intolerance
Back pain is a complex issue affecting millions of people worldwide. For many, the symptoms of this prevalent condition are often...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 1, 202411 min read


The Rhomboid Muscles – An MSR Approach
The rhomboid muscle group, consisting of the rhomboid major and minor, is fundamental to scapulothoracic articulation and upper extremity...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 12, 20248 min read


The Pectoral Muscles – An MSR Approach
The pectoralis muscles, comprised of the pectoralis major and minor, are essential for the dynamic movement and stabilization of the...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 7, 20249 min read


The Levator Scapulae – An MSR Approach
The levator scapulae muscle is integral to neck and shoulder mechanics, playing a key role in scapulocervical movement and stabilization....
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 30, 20249 min read


The Triceps – An MSR Approach
The triceps brachii muscle is a cornerstone of upper limb anatomy. It serves as the principal extensor of the elbow joint and plays a...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 25, 20249 min read
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