JOANNE ZEIDAN ,DPT STAFF SPOTLIGHT
MYOFASCIAL DECOMPRESSION SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
After completing my Bachelors of Science inKinesiologyatUniversityof San Francisco, I went on to complete Universityof thePacific’saccelerated Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. Ireturned toMarinCounty, the beautiful community that I was born and raised in. As a native, I love the ideaofgivingbacktoacommunity thathasprovidedmewithsomeofthe
MyofascialDecompression (orCupTherapy) isaformofmyofascial releasewhereaphysical therapistplacesacup,orseriesofcups, onoraroundabodypart thatneedsattentiondue toan injury.The physical therapist then uses a pump to create the suction within the cup to create a decompression of the superficial tissue from the underlying tissue. The effect is to increase blood flow and improve tissue mobility, as well as to help with relaxation, pain, and inflammation. Some think of it as a deep-tissue massage. Physicaltherapistsmaysometimesusecuptherapyasatechnique of tissuedistractionrelease.Thecupsareglidedacrossdifferent areas to lift and separate tissue. It enhances the release of the interfaces between the neural tissues, fascia, skin, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Some patients report resolution of pain after just one session. There is also some evidence to suggest that cup therapy techniques are effective for chronic neck pain, low back pain and fibromyalgia. It has also been shown to relax muscles,release triggerpoints, improve lymphatic flow, increase local circulation and release scar tissue adhesion. Other Benefits of Myofascial Decompression (Cup Therapy):
experiences that have shaped who I am today. As a physical therapist, I truly value improving the health and wellbeingofapersonholistically,rather than just the injury itself. I am a firm advocate that movement is key to the way we live our lives, and I am dedicated to helping individuals participate in the activities that they love most. I particularly enjoy assisting the female adolescent athletic population with injury prevention, athletic performance, and personal development. Outside of the clinic, you may find me wandering one of Marin’s many hiking trails, at the gym, or with my very lively family. At Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin, we value our patients and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of physical therapy services as we treat the whole patient, not just the specific injury. Schedule an appointment today by giving us a call! San Anselmo: 415-457-4454 | Novato: 415-898-1311
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Inoureraofconstantlybeingonsmartphones, tablets, and computers, we often put our necks and backs in positions of prolonged stress. Over time, the weight added to our necks contributes to increased strain to our vertebrae, disc, and muscles supporting the spine. Text Neck or Tech Neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long. Ofcourse, thispostureofbendingyourneck to look down does not occur only when texting. For years, we’ve all looked down to read.
The problem with texting is that it adds one more activity that causes us to look down— and people tend to do it for much longer periods. It is especially concerning because young, growing children could possibly cause permanent damage to their cervical spines that could lead to lifelong neck pain. We often see patients who have suffered from back and neck pain for years who could have been treated very easily when the pain started with simple postural corrections and stretches. Ifyouhavebeensuffering fromback or neck pain, come see one of our physical therapists for an Ergonomic Assessment to discover what is contributing to your pain.
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