These two forces used together can act as a one-two punch for efficient, long-lasting pain relief, increased flexibility and healing time, and overall wellness. Pain relief Did you know that muscles and ligaments either shorten, or lengthen to accommodate the position to which they attach? This can result in a “muscle knot” or “misaligned tissue,” causing a hot spot of pain and inflammation . During your visit at Pinnacle Chiropractic in South Burlington, VT, Dr. Tara uses ha

We're excited to announce that Pinnacle Chiropractic will be reopening for routine care under normal business hours starting Monday, May 11th! Online booking is now available. In order to operate business as usual, there will be some protocols we all need to follow: You may not enter the building if you or a member of your household have: o Been in contact with someone who has or is suspected of having COVID-19 in the past 14 days o Fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 72 h

You're required to use your shoulder every day, whether it's reaching for that coffee cup in the morning, carrying your child or tackling weekend chores in the yard. That type of demand requires the shoulder to have a great deal of integrity. When the shoulder joint is injured, chiropractic care can help evaluate the injury, decrease pain and prevent future issues. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and involved joints within the shoulder complex

Have you ever suffered through a lengthy dentist visit, and come out the other side with an aching jaw from having to hold it open for so long? Relief could come in the form of a visit to a chiropractor. The relationship between the muscles of the jaw directly relate to structures involving the neck, shoulder and head. What is your TMJ? TMJ refers to the joint on either side of your jaw, called the temporomandibular joint - TMJ, for short. The joint allows you to open and clo

Have you ever been to a chiropractor with a focused complaint but wondered why the doctor seemed to find other areas of your body that you didn’t know were sore? In addition to adjusting the joints of the spine, accessory joints such as the shoulder, rib, hip, knee, ankle, wrist are often involved in the bigger picture. For example, pain in the neck and shoulder that's causing numbness down the arm may also involve the ribs, shoulder, elbow, and wrist to be addressed to ensur

A concussion involves sudden direct impact to the head or sudden forceful movement of the neck and head. This coup-contracoup motion, which describes the "sloshing" around of the brain matter itself, significantly disturbs the neurological function of this intricately wired system. Not only does a concussion affect the nervous system, but it can damage the small stabilizing muscles of the neck and shoulder, commonly referred to as whiplash. Chiropractic care addresses the neu

Chiropractic care in pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function of the mother and child. More women and birth providers are discovering the benefits associated with such care. And they recognize this expertise through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) Webster Certification. What is the Webster Technique? The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment using gentle manipulation of the pelvis and sacrum. The goal o

The typical chiropractic appointment lasts 5 to 10 minutes. At Pinnacle Chiropractic in South Burlington, I allow more time for a follow-up visit, typically 20 to 30 minutes. Why? My philosophy has its roots in what a professor once told me. Why I value extra time A clinical professor at New York Chiropractic College used to say to our class, when managing a patient’s case, “think of the patient as if she were your mother. How would you treat her? Now do that.” Each patient d