Back in Motion. Mobile sports and rehabilitation massage.

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May 16, 2022

Foot Fissures and Treatment

  Feet are the appendages that carry us through life. When they are injured or compromised with issues like fissures, the ability to walk and move about is threatened. If not treated and cared for, foot fissures can lead to illness or, if left untreated, even death. They are easy to identify, and develop when […]

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October 15, 2021

Reduce TMJ-Related Pain and Discomfort

In 2017, I wrote a blog post about the enhancement of sports performance and the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ). This post is about how the TMJ can be the root cause of head, neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. It includes tips on how to relax the TMJ to help diminish pain. Muscle tissue plays […]

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July 19, 2021

Mind-Body-Pain Connection

While treating clients with muscular pain, I have found that the Pauli Exclusion Principle most often applies. Named after Austrian physicist Wolfgang Pauli, the Pauli Exclusion Principle is when two particles cannot occupy the same space at the same time. This principle can apply to other things, including pain, as well. Whether muscular pain is […]

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March 21, 2018

Data finds focus on single sport, largely driven by parents, leads to injury and burnout: By The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Over several years I have seen youth sports grow at a rapid pace.  Unfortunately, I have also treated many young athletes who suffer from injuries and burnout.  Today I came across an article published by The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons which addresses the injuries and burnout rate in young athletes…………….Food for Thought. The Growing […]

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July 11, 2017

FOOT ISSUES – Not to be taken lightly – They can be the root cause of other injuries.

Foot issues are a common issue in athletes.  Over the course of my career I have seen and treated many foot issues among recreational athletes (people who enjoy walking for exercise to MVP professional athletes).  The various types of issues are not to be taken lightly.  These issues can sideline you for quite some time […]

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February 14, 2017

Effect of Pneumatic Compression Therapy (PCT) on lymph movement

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Recent Study shows significant improvement in extravascular & Lymphatic vascular system with use of Pneumatic Compression Therapy (PCT).  Science Study I have been working with Pneumatic Compression Therapy since 2012.  I specifically use my systems with Amateur through Professional level athletes to eliminate lactic acid build up in soft tissue after rigorous activity, weather they […]

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February 8, 2017

TEMPORAL MANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) & ENHANCED PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS

I grew up in a family with my Father, Uncle and Brother all being Dentist and one of my best friends    for many years is also a Dentist.  I have a “Dental Posse”.   I don’t know if I have been blessed or cursed……………..not many people like going to the Dentist J!  However, over the years […]

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February 2, 2017

INJURIES: Recovering from an injury is like having construction done on your house

Recovering from an injury is like hiring a contractor to put an addition on your house. During construction, there are many things to consider, each day there are a new set of things that need to be considered, such as:  picking out hardware, molding, tile, style of doors, paint colors, the list goes on and […]

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February 8, 2016

Something’s Bruin…

Hope Nichols Prockop (L) and Amanda Sobhy (R) will be singing the National Anthem for the Boston Bruins on Thursday, March 10, 2016 for the 7pm game against the Hurricanes at the TD Garden. Amanda, currently ranked #7 in the world, and Hope, a 2015 British Open 45+ Champion, will take center ice and deliver a 90 second […]

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February 5, 2016

Boston Marathon is coming! Some runners start showing muscular problems in this final leg of their training.

Over the course of my career I have worked with many Marathon Runners from 1st timers to runners who travel the globe to compete in this sport which they are so passionate about. I commend all who take on the arduous challenge to run 26.21875 miles. In order to be prepared for race day training […]

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