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When Shoulder Pain Starts in the Rib Cage — The Overlooked Cause of Shoulder Dysfunction
By Dr. Rhiannon Dickison | Founder of RouteHealth & Creator of the AiMS Process Why Shoulder Pain Isn’t Always a Shoulder Problem Many people with shoulder pain focus on the joint itself — stretching, strengthening, or massaging around the deltoid or rotator cuff. But what if the real problem starts beneath the shoulder? The rib cage forms the foundation for scapular movement and stability. When this foundation is restricted, every shoulder motion becomes compromised. The Ri
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The Right Balance: Stability and Mobility for Healthy Joints
After years of working with athletes, executives, and everyday movers, I noticed the same frustrating pattern: musculoskeletal care was fragmented. Most protocols focused on where it hurt , not why it hurt . Too often, practitioners isolated a single muscle, joint, or symptom—missing the larger picture of how the body organizes movement through the brain, joints, and nervous system. The Gaps I Seen in Traditional MSK Care Conventional rehab tends to fall into two camps: Mobil
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Three Essential Tips for Shoulder Pain Relief and Improve Posture
Shoulder pain affects millions of people worldwide, and it's often linked to poor posture and muscle imbalances. With many of us leading sedentary lives—spending eight hours or more at desks or glued to our smartphones—it's essential to tackle these issues early. This post will share three practical tips to relieve shoulder pain and enhance posture, helping you move through your day with greater ease and comfort. Open Up Your Chest Throughout the Day Many people unknowingly s
Dr. Rhiannon
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How Long Do I Need to Perform My Rehabilitation Exercises?
A refined travel recovery routine starts with intentional movement. Explore my go-to post-flight exercises that restore alignment, improve circulation, and keep your body performing at its best—wherever you land.
Dr. Rhiannon
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Breaking Through Knee Pain: How Active Release Technique® Can Help
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints among executives, athletes, and busy professionals across the Bay Area. Whether it’s from long hours at a desk, intense training sessions, or simply the wear and tear of daily life, pain in the knee can make even simple movements uncomfortable. At RouteHealth, I specialize in concierge chiropractic care and Active Release Technique® (ART) to help address the soft-tissue restrictions that often underlie chronic or recurrent knee
Dr. Rhiannon
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