For so long, the typical treatment protocol for many musculoskeletal issues has simply been do something to treat the pain and follow up with strengthening exercises in the region in hopes of keeping the pain from coming back. In the example of low back pain, it has typically been to perform spinal manipulation and follow up with core strengthening and stability exercises. However, I’ve seen first-hand and in research that yoga and massage have also been helpful in reducing l

As part of my profession, I’m always striving to serve my patients better. I spent all day last Friday and Saturday learning and becoming certified in the SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment). This system is part of the FMS (Functional Movement Screen) which has caught on in the recent years as a way to screen athletes for poor movement patterns which may be an indicator of possible injury risk. The SFMA is the medical component of the FMS and is a useful tool to h