In my clinic I routinely see patients after falls. Some of these falls are preventable, and I want everyone to know how important balance and fall prevention is. Also why balance should be addressed and not ignored. The consequences of falling can be dire and...
Month: September 2016
How to reduce the functional impact of Parkinson’s Disease
For those previously unaware of Parkinson’s Disease, the more recent passing of Muhammad Ali hopefully helped to bring some awareness to this condition. Ali along with Michael J. Fox are probably 2 of the best known celebrities in this country impacted by this...
Do I have a Frozen Shoulder?
Do you have limited motion in your arm that is getting worse? Does shoulder pain wake you at night? Not sure why your shoulder hurts even when not using it? You may be suffering with a treatable condition called a Frozen Shoulder. A frozen shoulder or adhesive...
5 Ways to Reduce or Eliminate Back Pain Naturally
Back pain is the most common reason to visit physicians across this country. On average 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their life. Which side of the line are you on? The 80% who has had back pain or the 20% who has yet to experience it?...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Institute of Medicine estimates upwards of 2.5 million Americans deal with chronic fatigue syndrome. This condition is now recognized as an actual syndrome versus just a symptom. In many cases, this chronic fatigue syndrome goes undiagnosed or bushed aside. This...
Postural Changes with Aging
A recent patient commented on how they noticed many older adults having visible changes in posture. They questioned whether it is possible to reduce the likelihood of this happening to them. As you might imagine, the answer is not so simple. Some changes are...
