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I’m going to tell you something that usually shocks people when they see me about pain in their upper traps. You have a rib that high. That’s right folks. Your first rib is pretty high up there - and sometimes it causes issues.

For those who aren’t so familiar with fascia, let’s do a quick overview. If I were to stick a needle down through your skin, I would first go through all the layers of skin, then I’ll hit a layer of subcutaneous fat, then a layer of superficial fascia, then a layer of deep fascia, and then muscle, etc. Fascia is defined as a band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.

College students everywhere are getting ready to leave the nest and flock to centers of higher learning across the US. With their newfound freedom, it is often a time for them to expand their horizons. And one horizon that college students are famous for exploring is the world of alcohol. Cheap beer flows like rain and young adults eager to impress their friends, tackle this new mind altering beverage with gusto. Many times, they don’t even realize how dangerous alcohol can be. It’s not enough to know not to drink and drive. It can be a poison all on its own.

Having a new baby can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to their medical needs. Often one of the first medical decisions that parents have to make regarding their baby’s healthcare is deciding whether or not to immunize. There are so many components to this topic, so I’m going to try and answer some of the most common questions that parents ask me in clinic. Hopefully it will be a good resource for you when considering immunizations for your children.

When I started writing this blog I was caught in the middle of this decision of whether or not to give up my APTA membership, but then the APTA put a nail in their coffin a couple of days later. I’m done. I’ve had enough. I simply can’t support the APTA at this time. I used to think it was a badge of honor to be a member of such an organization. Then as I got further into my career I was able to gain more wisdom on some of the issues that faced not only my career, but the field of physical therapy. With gaining new perspective, I found that my values do not line up with my field’s association. So it’s time to walk away. Let me explain.

Picky eaters. Do you have any in your family? One day they are loving broccoli to the

next day swearing they’ve never liked broccoli at all. Or maybe it’s square cut

sandwiches on Mondays and Tuesdays lead with a meltdown about the square

sandwiches. Needless to say, these situations can leave you as parents wanting to rip

your hair out.