PUT MANUAL THERAPY IN GEAR TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOUR PAIN
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It can be easy to get lost in the myriad of therapy techniques and the services they provide, but manual therapy aims to keep everything pretty straightforward. Manual therapy is a hands-on approach where the therapist manipulates joints and muscles to increase range of motion and treat pain. There are a few different techniques, but all are characterized by direct contact from a therapist or their instruments. Traditional Manual Therapy The most basic form of manual therapy is massage. This isn’t like your traditional spa day; it’s an intense focus on specific areas where your body needs to break up scar tissue. This helps increase blood flow to your muscles and helps bring better functionality to the specific groups targeted by the therapist. This also includes some basic chiropractic practices and joint manipulation aimed at relieving pain. IASTM This technique is still a hands-on approach, just without the hands. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) uses some simple tools aimed at detecting and alleviating myofascial inflammation. These tools eliminate the need for direct contact, and each tool is specifically designed to work individual areas of the body.
Active Release Technique (ART) is a state-of-the-art treatment that can
relieve even the most complex of diagnoses. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just
a few examples of what ART can help heal. Every ART session is more than just pain relief — it’s also a diagnosis tool, as well. Therapists are able to use this method to identify abnormal tissues and then target them in the same session. If you’re interested in how manual therapy can help you rid your life of ailments, contact us. Our team thrives on empowering patients through therapy, and that’s exactly what we can do for you with this technique and all of our services. Pain relief could be just one visit away.
Roasted Asparagus
HAVE A LAUGH!
With Lemon Breadcrumbs
Ingredients
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2 pounds asparagus
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2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and fold in parsley and lemon zest. Transfer asparagus to serving platter, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with breadcrumb mixture. Recipe inspired by Food and Wine Magazine 3 www.NJIB.org Juice of one lemon (not packaged lemon juice)
Directions 1.
Heat oven to 425 F. Toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20–26 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. 2. When asparagus is nearly done, heat remaining olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add
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