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STAR Tech® is effective in treating a number of soft tissue conditions. Listed in alphabetical order below are conditions for which STAR Tech® treatments are recommended. Click on any item from the list below to go directly to brief information on any condition. Achilles Tendinitis, Back Pain , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, deQuervain's Tendinitis, Flexibility Restrictions, Frozen Shoulder, Golfer’s Elbow, Hammer Toes, Headaches, Hip Pain, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Neck and Shoulder Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Range-Of-Motion Restrictions, Sciatica, Shin Splints, Stroke, Tennis Elbow, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, TMJ, Trigger Finger, Whiplash
Achilles Tendinitis – The achilles tendon is
located at the back of your ankle. It is your largest and strongest tendon.
Achilles Tendinitis is an inflammation of the achilles tendon. Achilles
Tendinitis is often the result of misuse or overuse of the calf muscles of the
lower leg which then results in inflammation and pain. Adductor Injuries - Hip adductor injuries can be
extremely painful and totally debilitating. Back Pain –
Back pain can hit the sufferer at the shoulders, waist or anywhere in
between. Back pain is most often a soft tissue, muscular problem. 80 – 90% of
back pain is caused by tight muscles, muscles out of balance, strain or overuse.
Back pain may also be pain that is referred from another part of the body. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome –Pain,
numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and wrist are all classic signs of
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The cause of the pain is a compression of the median
nerve as it passes through the wrist to enter the palm of the hand. This
condition is caused by an inflammation of the soft tissue of the lower arm.
Numbness in the index and middle fingers and weakness of the thumb are
additional strong indications of possible Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Chronic Muscle Tightness deQuervain's
Tendinitis Flexibility Limitations–
Flexibility and range-of-motion limitations are can be the result of tight soft tissue
tightness, injury, overuse, under use, misuse and imbalances. Soft Tissue
includes muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Muscle imbalance if often a
cause of pain. Frozen Shoulder –
Frozen Shoulder is a non-medical term used to describe chronic, painful stiffness or locking of the shoulder
joint. It can be used to describe a number of different shoulder problems. It is often the result of an upper arm or shoulder injury where movement
of the arm was restricted throughout the healing process. After “healing” the
arm can no longer go through its full range-of-motion and can be “frozen” in a
limited range-of-motion. Tight muscles, adhesions or scar tissue may contribute
to a Frozen Shoulder.
Golfer’s
Elbow – Pain
at the inside of the elbow is often referred to as Golfer’s Elbow. It strikes
those who have never lifted a golf club as often as it does golfers. Pain can
extend down your lower arm as far as to your wrist. Golfer’s Elbow is an
inflammation of the muscles of the lower arm and is usually the result of
overuse or misuse of the muscles of the lower arm. Groin Pull / Injury - Groin Pull injuries can be extremely painful and totally debilitating. STAR Tech has been shown to speed the recovery time of Groin Pull Injuries. Hammer Toe – Hammer Toe is a claw-like
deformity of a toe, often the second toe. It can be caused by fixed flexion of
the first joint by wearing shoes that are too short. The condition may or may
not be painful. Hamstring Strain - A pulled hamstring can be painful
and debilitating, slowing an athlete or gym user.
Headaches
– Headaches may be present in the front of the head, on one side, or on the front or back of
the head. Headaches can feel like they are behind an eye or deep inside the skull.
The pain can be steady, throbbing, barely noticeable or debilitating. Headaches
can last minutes, hours or days. They can be brought on by a number of factors
including the weather, odors, bright light, loud sounds, stress, and tight
muscles to name just a few. Heel Pain - Heel pain can be caused by any number of
tight muscles that extend from the toes to the knee. Hip Pain – Hip Pain is a common reason for
complaint. The cause might simply be the result of tight muscles, or it might be
nerve-related as is the case with “Sciatica”. “Sciatica” however, is often
brought on by tight muscles of the pelvis pressing on the nerve and irritating
it. IT Band Strain - A tight Iliotibialis Band, which
runs down the outside of the thigh, is often the cause of knee pain. Knee Pain - Knee pain can be caused by a tightness
in any number of muscles that attach around the knee, as well as numerous other
reasons. Kyphosis – Kyphosis is an excessive rounding
of the spine of the upper back and shoulders. It is also referred to as
“hunchback”. People with developing kyphosis (just about every one of us) are
viewed as having poor posture. Kyphosis is often the result of weak, tight and
unbalanced muscles of the torso. Kyphosis is usually a progressive condition,
often becoming worse as we age. Lordosis – Lordosis involves an excessive
inward or downward curve of the spine between the ribs ands pelvis. It is also
sometimes referred to as “swayback”. Lordosis is the result of weak, tight and unbalanced
muscles of the lower torso and pelvis. Lordosis can be the result of an injury –
especially a sports injury. Neck and Shoulder Pain
– Neck and shoulder
pain can be the result of tight muscles brought on by the life style most of us
live. Working at a computer, carrying an infant or child, or driving a car or truck for hours each day can put
a tremendous stress on the muscles of the neck and shoulders, causing pain and
discomfort. Accidents involving whiplash account for a large number of cases of
neck and shoulder pain. Piriformis Syndrome (see Sciatica, below) Plantar Fasciitis –Plantar Fasciitis is a
painful tear, heel spurs or inflammation of the plantar muscle on the sole of
the foot. The condition usually comes on gradually from muscle fatigue or
tightness and is suffered most often by runners. The first step out of bed in
the morning can feel like stepping onto broken glass. Similar pain is
experienced when starting out on a run, with the pain gradually easing as the
muscles of the foot stretch out. Quadriceps Strain - A Quadriceps Strain will slow
even the best athlete. Range-Of-Motion Restrictions – ROM
Restrictions are often related to soft tissue tightness. The cause of the
restriction is often muscles and other soft tissue that is tight and inflexible.
This may be the result of an injury, lack of movement (exercise), not stretching
properly or not stretching at all. Rotator Cuff injury - The Rotator Cuff refers to the
structure that surrounds and stabilizes the shoulder joint capsule. Injuries to
the Rotator Cuff are common among athletes.
Sciatica
– The Sciatic Nerve of the hip and leg is often the source of pain that radiates
down the hip, leg and sometimes up into the back. Besides pain, symptoms of
“sciatica” may also include tingling and numbness in the leg or foot. Shin Splints
– Pain in the shin, in the front of the lower leg, is referred to as “shin
splints”. It is experienced often by runners and other athletes who run to train
for their sport. Shin Splints can result from overtraining, training on a new
and different surface or wearing the wrong shoes. Shin Splints involve an
inflammation of the tibialis anterior muscle of the lower leg. Stroke - Soft Tissue
Active Recovery Technique has proven to be an exciting and promising
rehabilitation possibility, when it was used with a small number of stroke
patients. Tennis Elbow – Pain at the outside top of
the elbow is often referred to as Tennis Elbow. It strikes those who
have never lifted a tennis racquet as often as it does tennis players. Pain can
extend down the arm as far to the wrist. Tennis Elbow is an inflammation of the
muscles of the lower arm and is usually the accumulated result of overuse or misuse. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
– TOS is characterized as a pain or
weakness in the neck. shoulder, arm and/or hand. Pain,
tingling, numbness and weakness in the shoulder, arm, wrist, hand and fingers
can be the result of compression of the nerves in the thoracic outlet region of
the shoulder. TMJ – (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction)
TMJ can refer pain from the jaw to the teeth, eyes, head, mouth and shoulders.
Another symptom is ringing in the ears. TMJ can be caused by tight muscles and other
soft tissue problems of the jaw> Trigger Finger – Is also known as “trick
finger” and “locking finger”. Trigger Finger is an impairment in the ability to
extend a finger which has locked in the flexed position. External force may be
needed to extend or straighten it. Trigger Finger is caused by a narrowing of
the flexor tendon sheath or by a chronic muscle tightening in the hand. Whiplash – Whiplash is a generic term for an
injury that occurs when the head is suddenly and violently taken out of its
normal position, that of sitting squarely on top of the shoulders. Whiplash may
involve trauma and injury to the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the neck and
spine. Damage to the spinal cord or nerve roots in the neck may be involved in
severe cases. With whiplash, painful symptoms can disappear and then reappear
years after an accident if the traumatized soft tissue is again traumatized. (This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.)
This page was updated 4-2-07 |
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