inflammation of the tendons that connect the muscles of the forearm on the outside of the elbow, often caused by overuse. Leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.

the use of sound waves to reach inflamed soft tissues within the body. Provides deep heating to relax tight muscles and tendons. Ultrasound energy causes microscopic gas bubbles around your tissues to expand and contract rapidly (cavitation) and relieve pressure.

a group of disorders that can result from blood vessels or nerves being compressed in the space between the collarbone and first rib (thoracic outlet). This can cause shoulder and neck pain as well as numb fingers. Common causes of thoracic outlet syndrome include car accident injuries and overuse injuries from job or sports-related activities.

the middle section of the spinal column, made up of 12 bones stacked upon each other, labeled T1 to T12, descending from top to bottom. The thoracic spine anchors the rib cage and is less mobile than either the cervical or lumbar spine. Together, the ribs and thoracic spine surround and protect the body’s vital organs.

dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint, which makes up the muscles used to chew and the joints that connect the jaw to the skull. It may cause headache, difficulty chewing, pain around the ear, and tightness in the neck and shoulders.

in chiropractic, the use of manual or mechanical forces to treat skeletal, muscular or neurological disorders. Traction stretches the muscles and ligaments and increases space between vertebrae. Often used to relieve pain caused by herniated discs or degenerative disc disease.

a medical therapy using a device to deliver low-voltage current to the body for pain relief.

a sensitive area in the muscle or connective tissue (fascia) that feels like a knot. It is painful when pressed, and the pain may be felt elsewhere in the body (called “referred pain”).

mechanical misalignment of the vertebrae, resulting in irritation to spinal joints and nerves.

a sudden sensation of spinning, different from dizziness and often triggered when looking down from heights. It is often caused by a problem with the inner ear or with how the central nervous system processes spatial information.