By: Dr. Terry Weyman

I have been seeing a lot more shoulder injuries in these past few months than I have seen in the past few years. One significant change I notice is the age of the athlete with these injuries. They are getting younger and younger. When researching patterns, I notice these younger athletes are playing their sports longer. In addition to regular practices, athletes have longer seasons (regular ball, fall ball, All-stars, club teams and travel teams) some even hiring private trainers in the off season. Kids are coming to the office with injuries not usually seen until college or professional level. We can use this knowledge for several purposes, recovery and avoidence. We can refocus our efforts for the long haul instead of the short gain, realizing that our kids have an entire life ahead and being the best NOW is just that, its NOW. BUT repetitive stress injuries are FOREVER.

With repetitive activities muscles will adapt and change. Patterns will be developed which can lead to injuries. Asymmetric (not even with the other shoulder) passive (non muscle use) shoulder (scapular) motion has been linked in ‘throwing’ athletes and may be a predisposing factor to injury. What does this mean? With the athletes shirt off grab his/her elbow and lift their arm out to the side and then again forward. Does their shoulder blade move the same on each side? With their arms at their side and forearms in front of them at 90 degrees, rotate their hands toward their belly and away (internal and external rotation). Do they move the same? Conditions such as labral and rotator cuff injuries have been linked with decreases in glenohumeral internal-rotation and increases in external-rotation motion. Also, decreased glenohumeral internal rotation is strongly associated with scapular dysfunction. The younger the athlete, the more ROM (range of motion) they should have, since younger athletes have more ligament laxity. IF they are showing tightness or restricted ROM, they are heading for an injury. Just as if one shoulder is much looser, this can also lead to injury.

If you notice that your athlete is showing restriction or excessive elasticity, stop their activity and get them on a scapular stability program to even them out before continuing. By working the scapula (shoulder blade), the shoulder will respond faster and be more stable. Once the Range of motions is equal, build the athlete back to competitive level. By keeping an eye on these structures you can decrease the risks that lead to shoulder injuries. I am always amazed that people will check, pre check and over check their vehicles looking for wear and tear to avoid costly repairs, but they do not do this with their bodies or their children’s bodies. In some sports I will see the parents spending hours and thousands of dollars on getting their equipment just right or perfectly balanced, yet their child walks around with a limp or has one shoulder higher than the other. It makes no sense at all! Machines can be replaced and bought; you only get one body- take good care of it!

Dr.Terry Weyman
www.gotcsi.com

By: Dr. Ed Green

It’s a BIRD, it’s a PLANE, its… TRAUMEEL?????

What is Traumeel you ask? Traumeel is anti-inflammatory, homeopathy, supplement that helps the body regulate the inflammatory process post injury. Many of us immediately put ice on the area, elevate the area if needed and take some over the counter NSAIDs(Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug). Today, I am here to tell you that TRAUMEEL will help decrease your pain level quicker. For the past several years, I have been using TRAUMEEL in place of NSAIDs and I have seen some impressive quick improvements. Unlike NSAIDS or prescription drugs, there are no side effects or complications. Many of my patients use TRAUMEEL on a dialy basis to help ease arthritis pain, swollen joints, bruises and the run of the mill muscle aches.

The following link is to the HEEL website that gives a short but informative video on the biological process of TRAUMEEL and why it works.

http://www.heelusa.com/Misc/heel_mode_movie_player.htm

The website www.Heel.com has many other links to articles and information on why TRAUMEEL is so effective. As a Sports Chiropractor, I cannot prescribe medication, so having a HOMEOPATHIC Anti-inflammatory supplement as effective as TRAUMEEL enables me to get my patients feeling better quicker. We all want to return to our daily activites as soon as we can and not be in pain. So with the addition of TRAUMEEL to your regular Chiropractic care, you will see a large improvement in your daily life.

The following is an exerpt from the FDA and TRAUMEEL on the safty risks of NSAIDs.

The FDA, www.fda.gov, announced that NSAIDs will have to revise their labeling to include warnings about potential safety risks such as internal bleeding and liver damage. Traumeel® has none of these side effects. Furthermore, the makers of Traumeel®, Heel USA, state on their Website, www.heelusa.com, that there is no risk of overdosing, and it has no adverse renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal or central nervous system (CNS) side effects. Listed in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), Traumeel® is available in multi-dosage forms including: an Rx injection solution and over-the-counter petroleum-free gel, tablets, ointment, oral vials and oral drops. Traumeel® is regulated by the FDA as well as all Heel products.

This just shows the high effectiveness of TRAUMEEL with no issues of overdose. To me, it is the perfect supplement to aid in pain reduction.
At the Moorpark office we have several forms of TRAUMEEL ranging from oral tablets to topical cream. We also carry other HEEL products such as: SPASCAPREEL which helps decrease muscle spasm along with menstral cramps and HEADACHE II which has been extrememly effective in reducing the intensity and frequency of headaches and migraines.

I highly recommend TRAUMEEL to all my patients who want a more natural way of reducing pain and inflammation. When I see effective products such as these, I love to let everyone know about it. Please contact our office for details, or stop by for a free sample, 805-531-1188.

Dr.Ed Green is the clinic Director of CSI Moorpark, 301 Science Drive, ste 100, Moorpark California.