Have you ever left work feeling like your elbow hurt after typing all day? If so, your issue is quite common. Routinely people will report outer elbow (moreso than inner elbow) pain as a result of typing for hours on end. Why you might ask? Well…prolonged typing while...
Burning thumb pain is a common occupational issue. Individuals who work with their hands all day from manual laborers to people pounding away on a computer keyboard are at risk. Regardless of occupation, the question ALWAYS is – what can be done to get rid of the...
Shoulder impingement generally describes shoulder pain reaching overhead. It does not indicate what specific structure(s) are irritated. Typically, the “impingement” pain occurs between 90-120 degrees which corresponds to shoulder level to about the height of the 2nd...
Often when people hear the word rotator cuff related to shoulder pain they think surgery is necessary. However, surgery is often not required even if a person has a rotator cuff issue. Let’s back up and set the stage a bit better here. So…the rotator cuff is a set of...
Have you ever asked yourself, “is computer work making your neck hurt?” Do you find yourself working in front of a computer 8+ hours per day? If so, this the answer might be YES, and there are some simple solutions. (More on that in a minute) Right now, a large...
Dizziness is a common ailment that at times is related to neck issues. It is possible for a person to suffer dizziness related to their neck even if they do not have pain. This condition is called cervicogenic dizziness and is common in individuals who have sustained...
Are you tired of daily headaches disrupting your day? Have you been suffering for weeks or months on end? Getting little to no relief from medication to ease your headaches? If you answered YES to any of those 3 questions, then read on. Headaches may range from mild...
It is no fun to have neck pain disrupt your sleep at night. Sleepless night wrestling with pillows. Trying varied positions to get your neck comfortable enough to sleep. All this leaves one tired and often sore. Quite often patients ask “what kind of pillow or...
When people hear the words degenerative discs and neck many become concerned. But just how high should the level of concern be? The answer to this really is dependent upon three things…pain, motion, and function. Let start at the beginning with just what is/are...
Did you know no prescription is necessary to seek care from a muscle and joint expert? That’s right, you are now able to seek care from these providers straight away. No more wasted time going to numerous doctor’s appointments without any answers. This is great news...