So many people are confused about the different types of yoga, so here is the scoop. Most Yoga classes are Hatha Yoga, meaning that they include Yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. There are many different types of Hatha Yoga. Each style has a particular focus & technique for teaching the elements of Hatha yoga. [...]

Hello, interesting article here… My only yoga experience prior to joining Yoga Sanctuary in Las Vegas was an absolutely brutal experience I had in a scorching hot Bikram yoga class in Southern California. Immediately after the class, I felt drained having lost about 20 lbs. in water weight that evening. Anyhow, I started practicing yoga [...]

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder results from the gradual loss of movement in the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint. The shoulder joint consists of a ball (the humeral head) and socket (the glenoid). Normally it is one of the most mobile joints in the body. However, when the shoulder becomes frozen, the joint has become stuck [...]

Treatment with Dr. Kintaro Oku, DC at Advanced Chiropractic Specialists bases treatment on an evidence-based approach incorporating “best practices” into my recommendations. Best practices include treatment based on three important concepts: (1) the best available scientific evidence, (2) clinical decision-making, and (3) patient values. Incorporating a best practice model into daily practice insures that my [...]

Adhesions (scar tissue) is a dead fibrotic tissue that forms mostly in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joints. Scar Tissue occurs as a result of injury, surgery or repetitive motion. When a muscle, tendon or ligament is torn (strained or sprained) or nerve is damaged, healing occurs in three stages called the inflammatory response: acute [...]