Getting back to normal after a wrist fracture can sometimes be difficult. Pain, loss of motion, inability to feel strong with your hands are common problems reported after a wrist fracture. Often individuals are splinted or casted for several weeks (with/without)...
It is common to ask the question of whether surgery is necessary for a rotator cuff tear. But the interesting thing now being reported is surgery may NO longer be the BEST option. But how can that be? Isn’t surgery needed to fix a tear? Well, this depends on the...
Is there anything to be concerned about if my shoulder makes noises? As with many things in the human body, shoulder noises are not always indicative of something wrong. Sometimes as the body ages – normal changes in the muscles, joints, ligaments, and fluids happen....
What does it mean when my elbow hurts when gripping or squeezing? Often time, especially when it is the outer elbow, it will be called “tennis elbow” (or more technically lateral epicondylalgia- meaning lateral elbow pain). This “tennis elbow” is a common issue facing...
To answer the question what does it mean if my arm goes numb at night, we must first understand what exactly is numb. Is it the entire arm or just the hand? Are you sleeping on your side or another position? Understanding these questions will help to better answer the...
Did you know that one of the KEY indicators for Back Surgery is zip code? Its true…Where a person lives can make them more or less likely to undergo a significant invasive procedure. Back surgery should not be determined in this manner AND is not something that should...
The comment “my pelvis is out” or “my hips are off” are very common. But…are they really? Is it possible to function for daily life if this was truly the case? Now this is a rather controversial topic (based on individual beliefs), BUT in the end…does it matter?...IF...
The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) is the joint that connects the sacrum to the other 2 parts of the pelvis. It is held together by thick fibrous ligaments and by design it is a very stiff/immobile joint. The SIJ does not (and will not) move in the majority of individuals,...
Sciatica is the general term used by many to describe back pain and associated back of the leg pain. Often it is described in terms of pain radiating either above or below the knee. But what is really going on here? Well the term itself is rather broad and encompasses...
Why is it important to be proactive NOW so that one can have better mobility LATER? This is a question that many people ask (and/or) a topic people avoid until they can no longer. I want to bring in a quick car analogy here…most people regularly take their vehicle in...