Low back pain is ubiquitous, over 80% of people will experience it at some point in their life. And then 90% of that 80% will experience at least one additional episode. Given that no one enjoys low back pain, it might be worth taking steps to prevent it altogether....
Those with severe or long-standing back pain wonder if back surgery is their only option to get rid of the pain. Many will say they have tried everything and seen many different medical providers. Some follow all recommendations to a “T” while others merely go through...
Have you ever had back pain so severe you can’t stand up? Pain so severe that it literally prevents you from moving. This is a routine event affecting millions of people. Sometimes the pain comes out of nowhere. It just seems to strike with seemingly little movement....
Many with back pain wonder why back pain keeps coming back. The simplest explanation is that the issue was never properly addressed even though the pain many have lessened or gone away. This is likely true to some extent, but the issue runs deeper. Let’s explain. When...
For many with outer knee pain, they suspect the cause is ITB syndrome. This annoying pulling/burning pain is situated around the outer aspect of the knee both above and below. The pain is often noted when walking down stairs and sitting with the knees bent. There may...
Those with a meniscus injury wonder whether it requires surgery. The answer really is it depends. There are many factors at play as to whether a meniscus injury requires surgery. With that in mind, let’s discuss those factors. One, is it impacting your daily life and...
The number of people diagnosed with knee OA each year is staggering. It seems that people over the age of 40 who have some knee pain are told they have OA (arthritis). Most people over the age of 40 will show some signs of normal aging joint changes. But that does not...
If you have been diagnosed with or think you have arthritis, it is time to exercise. Many folks hear arthritis and think exercise is bad or will cause pain. Yes, there is the potential for pain with exercise, BUT if done properly it should not hurt. In fact, exercise...
Bothered by arthritis slowing you down? Wish your body felt 5 or even 10 years younger? Understand just because you have arthritis does not mean your body has to hurt. There are steps you can take to move and feel better EVEN IF you have arthritis. For starters,...
Are you frustrated that you are walking with a limp as opposed to a normal stride? For some, a specific injury may be the cause of that limp, but for others it just kind of develops. Maybe there is pain when walking which feeds the limping, but maybe not. So I...