It is all too common for individuals to have difficulty getting up from a chair as they age. The need to press up with the hands or pull on some other object or the need to take several attempts to rise are signs of trouble. Now that the task problem is identified –...
Are you someone who does not like to exercise? Someone who comes up with every excuse possible not to exercise? If so, this post is for you. There are those individuals who even though they know exercise is good, just cannot bring themselves to do it. It seems too...
In our fast paced world we must remember why sleep is important for health. Sleep serves a valuable role for our body. As such, we must do what is necessary to provide our body with what is needed to thrive. According to the National Institute for Health, the average...
Every single day people search for keys to be healthier. They scour the internet, crowdsource friends and social media, consuming information all day long. But is it the right information to put them on the best path? It is important to remember that all information...
Golfers routinely deal with injuries. Some injuries are due to playing, while others just interfere with enjoying a day on course. As such I decided to enlist a golf expert to provide some advice on how to maximize your golf game while avoiding or overcoming injuries....
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a compression of the median nerve as is passes through the wrist crease and into the palm. When this compression happens for too long or is severe enough, a person may experience issues. These symptoms may include numbness/tingling of fingers...
Elbow pain is a common occurrence in our society. It is common because of the time spent time typing on computers, thumbing smart phones, and playing video games. At the same time, these individuals also do other repetitive tasks. These tasks include: yardwork, house...
Is it a problem if a person can “pop” their shoulder in/out? On occasion individuals have increased mobility in their shoulder. This increased mobility enables them the ability to “pop” it in out (i.e. Mel Gibson’s character Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon)....
Shoulder pain is a common complaint of tens of thousands of people daily. Quite often people will say their shoulder hurts every time they do (fill in the blank). This leave people frustrated and searching for answers. Frequently when searching for answers, people...
People often ask if x-rays are necessary to know how to treat their neck pain. In most instances, outside of some kind of physical trauma (i.e. a fall or car accident) or concern for serious health issue, the answer is 100% NO. But doesn’t the provider need to know...