The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. At times this joint has the capacity to make noises when it moves. As such many wonder if it is bad if their shoulder “pops”? And to that question the answer is…it depends. It depends upon whether this is pain when...
For those folks dealing with shoulder pain, many wonder if an injection will help. For some, an injection may help but unfortunately for others it does not. There are conditions more likely to respond than others, however, there is no way to know for sure whether it...
If you are like most you probably do not want a knee replacement. After all, who really wants to endure the pain of surgery and rehab immediately following? Your opinion was probably informed by observing a family member, friend, or acquaintance who dealt with the...
Are you someone whose knee hurts to walk? Does your knee prevent you from exercising for your health? If so, then it is probably time to do something about it. At any given time there is a large number of people who avoid walking for exercise because of their knee....
People often wonder what to do about stiff knees. It is not uncommon for people to develop knee stiffness as they age. They will notice this issue upon getting up in the morning or if they were sitting for a prolonged period of time. Often the stiffness will go away...
Ask yourself, can you get up off the floor? This is an important question to ask, especially if you are an adult over 50. Why do you ask? Because if you cannot get up off the floor it means you do not have the necessary strength or power. That plus what happens...
Many believe that an MRI is necessary to start treatment for back pain. This belief is not true. In fact, having an MRI can be more detrimental in the long-term. You may have read or heard that back pain is quite common. So common that about 80% of individuals will...
Did you know that the first 21 days are important in the treatment of back pain? It is within this time window that back pain responds best to treatment. It does not mean seeking care after 21 days will fail. It just means most respond best in that time window. And...
No one enjoys back pain, especially when it is chronic back pain. What exactly constitutes “chronic” back pain? The typical definition of chronic is anything over 6 weeks. This is often the time when people begin to seek care for their troubles. Many wait 6 weeks or...
Every year millions of individuals suffer the agony of sciatica. The sharp, shooting, radiating pain that travels down the back of their leg. For some the pain may begin in their back while for others it appears starting in their butt. Nearly half the time many cannot...