Anytime we expose our joints to repetitive motion and excessive pressure, we may create injury to the inside or outside of our joints.

Because of our bio-mechanics, we think running on the treadmill is the same as running outdoors.  Studies suggest that treadmill users also run with less of a forward lean  and favor  a “jumping up and down” movement which is harmful to your joints when done repetitively over time. However, this uses up energy to the detriment of forward momentum. One way to avoid injury is to put your machine on a two percent incline, which will help you counteract the problem of forward leaning and jumping. Also, it may produce a motion that is similar to outdoor running.

Bottom line:
1.The best way to run is grassy park, sandy beach, or on dirt. 
2. If one the above are not options, use treadmill in up hill position with good shock absorbing shoes.
3. You might give the elliptical bike a try. You may like it!

Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh of Soft Touch Chiropractor in Porter Ranch, CA has treated patients with joint dysfunction for over 12 years.  Call to make an appointment today.  818-831-0100 .
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Local Joint Vibration for Flexibility & Low Back Pain Relief Study after study shows that local vibration therapy applied directly to joints can improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and reduce low back pain.
However, research on whole-body vibration (WBV) platforms remains inconclusive — and in some cases, raises concerns about potential joint stress.
At Soft Touch Chiropractic in Porter Ranch, CA, we focus on what works best for your joints: targeted, local therapeutic vibration that is affordable, practical, and safe.

What the Research Says
​1️⃣ Improved Flexibility & Range of MotionA study published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Practice found that whole-body vibration improved flexibility and joint range of motion in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
In one protocol:

• 2 sessions
• 4 bouts of 10 seconds vibration
• 10-second rest periods
• 2 mm amplitude
• 30 Hz frequency

Flexibility improvements were maintained for at least 60 minutes post-treatment, especially when combined with stretching

Caution with Whole-Body Vibration PlatformsResearch from Western University reported that while vibration platforms are widely used for:

• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Back pain
• Athletic performance

There is limited understanding of their long-term impact on joint tissues. Some findings suggest possible joint tissue stress or damage with excessive or improper use.
These platforms are also expensive and not always necessary.

Why Local Vibration Therapy Makes SenseLocal therapeutic massage tools:
✅ Are affordable
✅ Target specific joints
✅ Improve circulation
✅ Enhance nervous system communication
✅ Increase flexibility
✅ Help reduce stiffness
✅ May support prevention of degenerative joint disease (DJD)

“Brush Your Joints” DailyDr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh, DC recommends treating your joints like your teeth.
🪥 You brush and floss daily.
🦴 Why not “brush” your joints too?
It takes just 2 minutes.
Gentle vibration stimulates joint receptors, improves brain-body communication, and supports joint nutrition and detoxification. Since joints constantly send signals to the brain for balance and coordination, keeping them mobile is essential for long-term health.
Movement is one of the best ways to help prevent degenerative joint disease.

Benefits of Local Joint Vibration

• Increased flexibility
• Better range of motion
• Reduced low back pain
• Improved circulation
• Enhanced joint awareness and balance
• Preventative joint care

Take Action TodayIf you want to:
✔ Increase flexibility
✔ Reduce joint stiffness
✔ Support healthy aging
✔ Learn how to properly “brush” your joints
📞 Call Soft Touch Chiropractic at 818-831-0100
Schedule your FREE training session and learn how to use chiropractic brushing techniques safely and effectively.
Or watch the video below to learn more about preventing degenerative joint disease.
Your joints move you through life.
Take 2 minutes a day to protect them.

Here at Soft Touch Chiropractic in Porter Ranch, patients normally come to heal their back pain, but often they come in with "side complaints".  One of the most common side complaints I hear is about jock itch.  I can relate to my "side complainers" because I suffered from jock itch myself. 
For years I have tried various natural remedies.  I used a combination of essential oils applied directly to the skin.  Oregano and tea tree oil were the most effective, but they only gave me relief for one or two days.  I also used over-the-counter medications:  Lamisil, Lotrimin and others.  I thought my last resort would be a prescription medication, but none of them worked at all; even taking two showers a day brought little relief.

​While searching for natural creams for muscle spasm, I came across two natural products:  Fungus - Luyties and Thuja Ceate.  The first is a pill to be taken orally every four hours and the second is a balm to be put directly on the affected skin.  They need to be used together.  After testing so many products, I said to myself, "What the heck, let's try it." AND it worked.  After using the combination of products for two months, I very rarely have itching now.  I still use it consistently.  The real test came when I went camping and couldn't shower for three days.  Usually, I would be suffering by the second day without a shower, but during this trip I had no itching at all.

If you have any other questions about the product or how to use it, please call me 818-831-0100.

Here in my office  Soft Touch Chiropractic (Porter Ranch California)  I have been asked one very important question. Why is it that my hip goes to one side and I feel out of balance? 

An imbalance of the hips can cause low back pain, which is why I hear this complaint often.

There could be more than one right answer. However, there are two major issues: one is structural and the other is functional.

Structural has to do with bone formation and shape which could be a result of genetics or lifestyle such as ergonomics or participation in sports. Some people are born with deformed bones and others might have suffered injuries or accidents which deformed the bone.

Here I am going to emphasize on functional. Functional refers to the muscle balance of your body. For example,  a hip being out of balance or your body leaning to one side, could be due to weak muscles on one side of your body. Weak gluteus medius and minimus muscles can result in leaning to one side.

Chiropractors have a specific test, which is shown in the video below, to find out if you have a functional imbalance.  Low back pain is only one indication that the muscles on each side of the body are out of balance.  The other indicator is the feeling of one hip being higher than the other.

If you have either of those two indicators, consult your chiropractor and have them test you for muscle balance.  If you are in the Northridge Porter Ranch area, call us today to make an appointment today.  818-831-0100

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