Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, often presenting as sharp discomfort with the first few steps in the morning or after periods of …
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Unlocking the First Rib: Small Structure, “Big Impact” – A Fascial Counterstrain Approach
The first rib sits beneath the clavicle and plays an important role in the mechanics of the neck, shoulder, and upper thorax. When it becomes restricted or elevated, …
FASCIAL COUNTERSTRAIN II
Your body is smart. It has the innate capability to heal itself. So why is your neck still bothering you after all these years? In the past, you may …
Fascial Counterstrain Part 1
Hello, my name is Dmitry Shestakovsky, doctor of physical therapy and co-owner of Midtown East Physical Therapy (www.midtowneastphysicaltherapy.com), and I would like to introduce you to my 3-part blog …
How Kinesio-Taping can help YOU
Feel like a PRO at MTE PT with Kinesio-taping You may have noticed bright markings on volleyball player’s shoulders or synchronized swimmers backs during the recent Olympics in Rio, …
Shoulder the Burden
As most of you know after reading my blogs, that I practice an osteopathic form of manual medicine called Strain/Counterstrain. Over the past 13 years that I have used …
Don't Run From The Pain
IT BAND SYNDROME: I dedicate this blog to all my patients who sacrifice each year in running the New York City Marathon and always challenging me to disseminate information …
Strain/Counterstrain: The Answer to Sciatica!
Strain/Counterstrain can heal Back pain and Sciatica for GOOD Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? Do you have pain when you …
Three Easy Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Working as a Physical Therapist in the fast-paced style of New York City, I quickly began to appreciate the prevalence of low back pain that so many New Yorkers …
8 Tips for Avoiding Ankle Sprains
8 Tips for Avoiding Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are incredibly common and usually occur when the joint twists unnaturally because of an awkward foot plant, instability on uneven ground, …