For individuals with neck pain, it is common to experience referred pain into the shoulder blade region. Descriptors for this pain include: burning, tingling, or numbing. Often the sensations will be intermittent as opposed to constant. While it may be difficult to...
The “I can’t turn my head to check my blind spot (driving)” comment is a common one. And it is not a good one for someone to make. It is rather important to be able to turn your head to look over your shoulder when driving. Safety is paramount and if someone cannot...
For some people with neck pain, cracking the neck is something believed to be helpful. Yet, for many with neck pain, that crack just does not do much (as in only temporary relief). Plus, it isn’t the noise that makes the difference (which is no different than cracking...
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal reasons to search and seek care for in the US. Stretching is a common solution for many with neck pain. HOWEVER, for many the pain remains. Why is it that even with daily stretching of what seems to be a tight neck...
It is not uncommon for an ankle sprain to hurt months after the initial injury. But why is that? Even though the swelling subsided and the tissues have healed (or mostly), the “fine motor” control can be impaired. This fine muscle control is necessary to make up for...
Many people want to know how to prevent Bunions (aka Hallux Abducto Valgus) is the shifting of the big toe inward in some individuals. For some individuals bunions have a genetic component, but for others steps can be taken to limit the development of them. So tell...
Plantar Fasciitis is an extremely common foot complaint impacting over 1 million people every year in the US (NIH). Frequently people search the internet and ask the advice of friends or coworkers for solutions but sadly come away still hurting. Often people suffer...
When individuals suffer from burning between the toes, there are a few possible causes or sources. As a result, several different medical professions could be involved in diagnosing the problem. These professions include a podiatrist, physical therapist, or PCP among...
Every year, millions of individuals diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Many will ask the question, can it be helped? Lets start by 1st defining what spinal stenosis is. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal. This is the opening through which the spinal cord...
Believe it or not, one of the most important predictors of back surgery is prior back surgery (Its TRUE). According to the Maine Lumbar Spine Study 1 in 4 patients had a 2nd spine surgery within 10 years. (1) Not only that but the rate of success of surgery vs....