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 …
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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, …
Top 5 Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints for patients of Omega Physical Therapy, and it’s really no surprise. Over time, the stress and strain that your knees …
How to Protect Your Knees While Exercising
Your knees allow for a range of movements while bearing nearly the entire weight of your body; plus, they’re made of several moving parts, including bones, cartilage, tendons, and …