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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a Real Pain in the Neck!

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a Real Pain in the Neck!

Do you have thoracic outlet syndrome or a neck condition? Oftentimes pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness radiating into the arm is associated with a neck problem. Neck problems can often cause the same symptoms as a condition known as thoracic outlet syndrome, a type of peripheral nerve compression syndrome that adversely affects the neurovascular structuresContinue Reading »

It’s ‘HIP’ to Keep Moving!

Growing older is simply a part of life; there is no way to avoid it. Our hair will go gray, our skin will change its texture and begin to wrinkle, and we will experience muscle atrophy … if we don’t maintain an active lifestyle. One thing you should surely be proactive about and aim toContinue Reading »

A FREE MASSAGE … really!

A FREE MASSAGE … really!

It’s no secret that we LOVE referrals at Apex! We often run referral reward programs, and this month’s offer is very exciting … AND a great way for you to unwind and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! Check out one of our most recent reviews from stellar patient, Hector: “ I felt pain in my rightContinue Reading »

Is CrossFit Safe?

Is CrossFit Safe?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock in recent years, you’ve probably heard about CrossFit, or have at least one friend or family member who participates in the fitness regimen. Perhaps you even workout at a CrossFit gym yourself. If you have been living under a rock, according to their website, CrossFit is “constantly variedContinue Reading »

Shrugging Off a Shoulder Dislocation

Shrugging Off a Shoulder Dislocation

  Ever see the movie Lethal Weapon?  It’s classic: Martin Riggs, played by Mel Gibson has an altercation with a bad guy and blasts his shoulder out of joint.  Being the tough guy he is, he grunts and slams his shoulder up against the car and, miraculously, puts his should back into the joint.  Not,Continue Reading »

The Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss

Today there is an unbelievable amount of pressure on the public to work to reduce their weight. The pressure people might be experience is almost to the point that is unbearable and unfortunately the idea of losing weight seems nearly impossible for so many. There are so many businesses falsely advertising that you will experienceContinue Reading »

A Multifaceted Approach to Facet Syndrome

We all experience neck pain at some point in our lives. Are you feeling like you have to turn your entire body sideways because your neck is tight? Are you experiencing any pain  at the base of your head or in your upper back that gets worse sitting at work?   Might you be experiencedContinue Reading »

Relieving the Pain of Vertical Compression Fractures

As our population continues to get older, there are all kinds of physical symptoms that present themselves. One common condition that is prevalent in people who get older is osteoporosis.  This is a condition where your bones actually start to thin out. A vertical compression fracture  is an injury where part of or all ofContinue Reading »

Tennis Elbow: To Brace or Not to Brace?

You might be experiencing pain in your elbow area. Contrary to public opinion, the diagnosis of tennis elbow likely didn’t surface while you were playing tennis.  Tennis elbow is technically called lateral epicondylosis.  This is where the bony part on the outside area of your elbow actually tears away from the tendons by any repetitive orContinue Reading »