Little Giraffe Center, Inc.

03/02/2026

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated with manual techniques—including soft tissue mobilization, joint, and tendon glides—combined with median nerve gliding exercises to reduce pain and improve function. These exercises involve specific, repetitive movements of the wrist, hand, and neck to relieve nerve compression.

02/23/2026

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

Lumbar Spine & SI Joint Mobilization

Lumbar and sacroiliac (SI) joint mobilization involves manual therapy—such as posterior-to-anterior glides, muscle energy techniques, and rotational stretches—to reduce pain, stiffness, and improve pelvic alignment. These techniques, often performed by therapists, aim to increase joint mobility and decrease pain from sciatica, and lumbar or sacroiliac dysfunction.

02/16/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our staff Anas! The best axe 🪓 thrower!

02/07/2026

Torticollis treatment involves targeted stretches of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, often paired with scapular and shoulder girdle mobilization to release compensatory tightness. Effective techniques include gentle neck tilting, rotation, and chin tucks to improve neck alignment and flexibility. Mobilization includes shoulder blade squeezes and stretches to release the upper trapezius and levator scapula.

02/01/2026

Thoracic & Scapula Mobilization

Thoracic spine and scapulothoracic manual mobilization techniques improve upper back mobility, shoulder function, and relieve pain by addressing joint restrictions and soft tissue tightness. Common methods include sidelying scapular distraction, prone posterior-to-anterior (PA) thoracic pressure, and thoracic rotational mobilizations. These techniques, often used alongside exercises, reduce shoulder and mid-back pain by enhancing scapular movement and reducing compensatory strain.

01/31/2026

Happy 90th birthday to our patient Rupert Blanchette.

01/25/2026

Toe mobilization involves exercises to improve the flexibility, strength, and range of motion (ROM) in your toe joints, especially the big toe (first metatarsal phalangeal joint or MTP), using gentle self-massage, stretching, and active movements like pulling toes up and down, circling them, or using small straps to enhance extension, which is crucial for balance, gait, and preventing issues like hallux rigidus.

01/25/2026

Mobilization for a stiff or "frozen" foot involves manual techniques to improve range of motion in the joints of the ankle, midfoot, and toes, reducing pain and stiffness caused by immobility. Key techniques include midtarsal twisting (opposite twisting of the heel and forefoot), subtalar joint distraction, and "squish and roll" motions.