As we just cleared the 1st leg of the holiday season, Thanksgiving, I felt compelled to write this. Every year, I hear folks complain about 1) indulging in too much food and drink 2) lack of time for exercise and 3) how they don’t have time to take care of their...
Month: November 2016
What is Pain, Pt 1
Today, I wish to focus on the topic of pain. Generally pain is not the main focus of my discussions with patients, but at the beginning it must be. Why? So I can better understand the (problem) at hand. But what is PAIN really? Pain is a complex issue, and one that is...
Do I have a pinched nerve in my neck
“I think I have a pinched nerve in my neck” … is a phrase often spoken by many individuals. But, do they really? A simple Q & A session with an individual may lead to suspicion, but cannot confirm anything at that point. To know for sure, a...
5 Simple Tips for Beating Neck Pain
According to the Mayo Clinic, neck pain is the 4th leading cause of disability. Yearly episode rates of neck pain are above 30%. One final statistic here…of those with neck pain, nearly 50% will go on to develop chronic neck pain. Don’t want to be that 1...
