I am curious how many folks had their doctor tell them the x-ray of their knee is the worst they have ever seen. It really is maddening at the frequency with which “the worst ever seen” is uttered. Not only is it scary for the patient but actually leads them toward...
For those whose knee(s) crack and pop, they may be wondering why. Also, why do some folks with noisy knees complain of pain while others do not? There is a good bit to address here, so let’s get started. First, why do some folks have knees that crack and pop? The...
Do you ever have the dreadful thought that walking down the stairs is awful? You know that early morning concern that you know walking down those steps first thing is really going to hurt? If so, know that there are millions more like you thinking the same thing....
For those suffering with sciatica, daily activities can be quite a painful chore. That sharp, shooting pain in the back of their leg can really shut a person down. Many with sciatica will limit or even avoid many necessary daily tasks due to pain. Sciatica by...
The question “will this back pain ever go away” is a common one of those suffering with back pain. In general, most back pain will resolve within a few weeks, but for those where is does not go away quickly this concern is greater. Did you know that fear and anxiety...
Has the phrase “I am afraid to bend down because of my back” ever entered your mind? If it has, know that you are far from alone. One of the most common beliefs of those with back pain is that bending down is a problem. Not only that but once a person has previously...
Have you ever heard someone tell you my back is “out” or told your back is “out” of place? If so, you are not alone. It is unfortunately common for those in the medical community to tell patients that their back is “out”. The words though carry a strong belief and...
For many with an ache or pain the wait and see approach equals wait and suffer. Quite often people think that if they just rest or wait long enough their ache or pain will just magically go away. However, this is rarely the case. What in fact happens is not only do...
Have you ever felt like your pain (any pain) was worse when you did not sleep well? If so, there seems to be a reason for that. Researchers are finding connections between poor sleep and the pain experience. How So? Sleep is for the body to rest, reset, and recover....
The accountability to succeed is a crucial element in achieving any goal. With the start of each new year people make goals with the intention of being successful. However, far too often the goal is not met, rather abandoned part way through. Why is this the case? It...