by Dr. Carlos Durana | Aug 17, 2022 | Body Therapies
Manual therapy, sometimes referred to as manipulative therapy, is a form of physical treatment used by professionals like physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists to treat various musculoskeletal issues. It’s a hands-on approach, involving...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Nov 30, 2021 | Body Therapies, Fitness/Exercise, News
Sports medicine isn’t just for athletes. Whether you exercise regularly, maintain a moderate to low level of activity, or strain a muscle opening a jar of Nutella, you can find yourself in need of a sports medicine physician. Sports medicine doctors specialize in...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Mar 13, 2021 | Body Therapies, News, Stress/Mind-body connection
Cranio-sacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique for releasing deep-seated pressures in the body, relieving pain and dysfunction, while also enhancing overall health and performance. A practitioner of cranio-sacral therapy effectively helps the body to unlock...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Jul 15, 2016 | Body Therapies, News
Body work is a form of therapeutic or personal development. It involves the principal of touch as healing, the manipulation of connective and muscle tissue, the use of breath work, movement and exercise. Unlike massage, the aim of body work is to restore postural...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Aug 8, 2015 | Acupuncture, Body Therapies, Energy Medicine, Fitness/Exercise, News
When Kobe Bryant tweets a picture of acupuncture needles in his leg, you know it’s time to consider how acupuncture treatment and Chinese medicine can help improve your sports performance. All athletes and coaches are involved in an ongoing search for ways to improve...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Dec 20, 2014 | Acupuncture, Body Therapies, Health / Prevention / Coping with illness, News, Stress/Mind-body connection
As we age, our postures worsen, and our muscles and the fascia that binds them become shorter and tighter. These patterns create weaknesses, reduce our mobility and range of motion, and cause compensations that increase the risk of injuries. There are many reasons for...
