Muscles are controlled by your nervous system and generally speaking are either contracted or relaxed. When they are relaxed nothing special happens. However, when a nerve impulse is sent to a muscle, sodium rushes out of the cell causing the muscle to contract. Muscle Cramping is an abnormal state for the muscle fiber because it stays contracted... which can be very painful ! 1. Poor circulation - no oxygen means abnormal muscle function. 2. Electrolyte imbalance - cells cannot function without proper electrolyte balance. 3. Excessive perspiration - this depletes sodium, potassium, and calcium. 4. Medications - IE diuretics 5. Poor Flexibility Do YOU have muscle cramps? Have a question for
1. We are specialists in our field. Yes, we know much more than your PCP when it comes to rehabilitating musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular disorders. 2. Most of us have Doctoral degrees. That means we are highest level experts in our field and function within our scope of practice. We actually treat the problem, instead of referring to unnecessary special testing which doesn't alter the treatment process and in some cases delays it. 3. Our therapeutic techniques are evidence based. Again, please don't tell us how to do our job. 4. We have direct access and can make our own diagnosis. "Back pain" is not a diagnosis. Leave it to the professionals (us). 5. We do not require direction unless it
What is Balance? Balance is your body's ability to maintain stability in a world where gravity is always pulling you down. Without balance
