Massage isn't the only soft tissue treatment on the block. In recent years, the Active Release Technique (ART) and Graston Technique have been gaining steam within the athletics community. While massage, ART and Graston are all manual therapies that work to break up adhesions and scar tissue, ART and Graston have the added bonus of being a highly focused right where you need the treatment most.
Here at InHealth, our chiropractors specialize in both ART and Graston. What that means for our patients is options; and who doesn't want that. By combining manual therapies like ART, Graston and massage with chiropractic adjustments and accupuncture we find that our patientscan recover faster.
To learn more about ART, Graston and other manual therapy techniques, check out this great article at RunnersWorld.com or head on over to their websites: ActiveRelease.com and GrastonTechnique.com.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
I am constantly amazed by the dedication and service of people in Seattle. They fight on behalf of those who do not have the strength or voice, and they make it their person goal to help others. One of those people working so hard for others is Nancy Phipps. If you haven't met her, you should. She has worked with DAWN to raise money for women/children in domestic abuse situations. She is a fighter and passionatly cares about helping others. So how can we make a difference? Donate towards the fundraiser "Mission Impossible", a group of DAWN supporters that are raising money and running the Seattle Half and Full Marathon. See the link below. This is our chance to make a difference in November. They are asking for $25 donations before the big day!
http://www.crowdrise.com/dawn-missionpossible/fundraiser/domesticabusewomensnetwork
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
For today's podcast Scott sat down for a quick chat with InHealth's very own Gabrielle Anderson to talk Seattle Acupunture, Eastern Medicine and how it fits into the world of Western treatments.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be extremely frustrating when its impacting your daily life. Painful to type? Hard to paint? Carpal Tunnel is often the result of repetitive motion that puts pressure on the median nerve. If not treated, it can lead to weakness, tingling, numbness, or hand/finger muscle damage.
Detail Description: Carpal tunnel syndrome describes an irritation of the synovial membranes around the tendons in the carpal tunnel. This inflammation results in pressure on the median nerve. The median nerve travels from the forearm into the hand through a 'tunnel' in your wrist. The bottom and sides of this tunnel are formed by wrist bones and the top of the tunnel is covered by a strong band of connective tissue or ligament. This tunnel also contains nine tendons that connect muscles to bones and bend your fingers and thumb. These tendons are covered with a lubricating membrane called synovium which may enlarge and swell under some circumstances. If the swelling is sufficient it may cause the median nerve to be pressed up against this strong ligament which may result in numbness, tingling in your hand, clumsiness or pain, all classic signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Treatment Options: It can be effectively treated using conservative treatment methods. Furthermore, this condition is often misdiagnosed and may actually be compression of the Median Nerve by a muscle(s) above the wrist, compression of a spinal nerve in the neck, or by scar tissue at the transverse carpal ligament. Dr. Kevin and Dr. Curt, Seattle Chiropractor, have helped dozens of patients avoid carpal tunnel syndrome through an integrated approach using Chiropractic, Active Release Technique protocols, Graston Technique, Kinesio Tape, and therapeutic exercises. He has gained a reputation with many Orthopedists, Neurologists, and General Practitioners as "the last stop before surgery" for repetitive stress injuries.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Scott sits down with personal trainer and national level distance runner Rose Wetzel Sinnett to talk competitive running, high performance and her approach to health and fitness. If you'd like to find out more about Rose's personal training and career, head over to www.roserunnersports.com or find her on Facebook at facebook.com/roserunnersports.
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“On a lot of the winter nights; if you asked a cold and hungry person on the streets if they would like some socks or a sandwich, many would take the socks without a second thought.”
-Chris Peppler- UGM volunteer
Join InHealth, Seattle Chiropractor, and IC3 Northwest Cycle Team is collecting new and gently used socks to donate the Seattle Union Gospel Mission. We have a bin in our office to collect socks! Please join us in supporting this great cause and helping men and women who will be facing a cold winter on the streets of Seattle.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Baby Rindal has been venturing out of the house these days. You might see him at the office every once in a while! Thank you for all of the well wishes and support! 
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Today Scott sits down with InHealth's newest team member, Seattle Chiropractor Curt Rindal. They'll chat about making the transition to collegiate baseball and getting drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers after graduating from the University of Washington. It wasn't all smooth sailing though, as Curt describes an elbow injury that could have ended his career. We're glad it didn't.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Hey gang! The always fantastic and extremely talented Scott Roth, a professional pole vaulter from Seattle, WA, sat down with Scott to talk about his experiences working his way up the ranks to become one of the best vaulters in the nation. They'll chat about how Roth made his start, how he battled back and hamstring injuries and how sports physical therapy helped in his recovery.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
This is it folks: The first InHealth Podcast!
For this episode we'll talk a bit about barefoot running, why it's good for you and how it has made its way into the running community. I'll also sit down with InHealth's own Dr. Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropracter extrordinare to discuss growing up in a chiropractic family, becoming part of the USA swim team staff and how his experience as an IronMan triathlete.
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