Trigger Points and Trigger Point Injections Trigger points are focal, hyperirritable spots or “knots” located in a tight band of skeletal muscle. Trigger points produce pain locally and/or irritate the surrounding nerves causing referred pain to other parts...
Read Full BlogAtlantic Spine Clinic is excited to be offering Alcat testing to patients! Below is an article by Steven Leckart and his experience and research on Alcat testing. Call us today to set up your appointment with our nurse practitioner, Tracy, to have your Alcat test done! Breakfast...
Read Full BlogDo you have low back pain? If so, tight hip flexors might be the culprit. The main hip flexor is the psoas, a large muscle that is responsible for allowing us to walk, run, climb steps , or any action associated with lifting the leg. Since this muscle attaches to the lower portion of your spine,...
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