How to Do Lymph Drainage for the Neck on Yourself [VIDEO]

By Dan Vidal  Tension in the neck? Feeling a little run down? This is a great, very gentle lymph drainage technique that you can do for yourself. This will help support your immune system by allowing your lymphatic fluid to move and drain properly. It will also help...
What Are Compensation Patterns?

What Are Compensation Patterns?

By Dan Vidal This is a term that gets thrown around a lot. Your body has a number of tools at its disposal to orient you in space, get your eyes even on the horizon so you can see straight, and maintain your balance so that you don’t crumple to the ground like...
“Stand Up Straight” Is Terrible Advice

“Stand Up Straight” Is Terrible Advice

By Dan Vidal A very physically active client came in to the office recently complaining of stiffness at the base of his neck and upper back. He also mentioned that he suffered from anxiety and sleep disturbances. During his initial visit, I could see exactly what he...

The Structure of Your Body Affects Your Health

By Dan Vidal All of the structures in your body including your muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels and organs are suspended in a web of elastic connective tissue designed to transmit and disperse outside forces. This web basically acts like a shock absorber for all...

I Didn’t Have This Pain Before, So Where Did It Come From?

By Dan Vidal This is one of the most common questions I hear in my practice. To answer this question, we first have to properly define what pain is. Pain is simply an alarm system in your body that alerts you to a potential problem. It’s your brain’s way...
Is Your Airway Affecting Your Health?

Is Your Airway Affecting Your Health?

By Dan Vidal We all know that hitting the gym or studio to train on a regular basis is an important part of any health and wellness plan. We also know that properly calibrating our diet, sleep, and training regimen is a great way to ensure proper gains and prevent...

What is My Job as a Patient?

By Dan Vidal If you take away one thing from this post, let it be this: the treatment process is kind of like working out – its success depends on your level of active participation and commitment. When you come in for treatment, you must understand that...