Recently, many of my patients have been asking me about intermittent fasting (I.F.). In this article I’ll review what I.F. is, how it works, and its potential benefits. I.F. is more of an “eating style” rather than a “diet”, because I.F. is simply a pattern of eating,...
Now that we are moving into the hot part of the summer, proper hydration is important. This is vital not only because the body tends to sweat more in the heat, but because water comprises nearly 60% of our body. Obviously, water is vital for the survival of the body....
When a person has a broken wrist, the first order of treatment is often a splint or cast. This is done to protect the bones while they heal. In cases of greater severity, surgery is sometimes necessary to stabilize the bones. But what then happens after the cast is...
For those avid golf enthusiasts never a one wants to be limited playing due to elbow pain. Inner elbow pain, often termed “golfer’s elbow”, can be quite a problem for golfers. This pain is common in some golfers due to swing mechanics or accidently grounding of the...
Many adults with hip pain that limits activity wonder if a hip replacement is the only option. Certainly, more information is necessary. However, if proper steps are taken early enough, a new hip is not necessarily necessary. Arthritis happens with age, it just does....
It is common for people to wonder when it is safe to exercise after an ankle sprain. The answer to the question depends upon the severity of the injury. Is there swelling? What about bruising? How about putting weight on the foot to walk? These are some of the key...
Are you someone who suffers from neck pain and headaches? Those regular annoying headaches that seem to start in your neck and wrap into your head. At times the headache may even be more pronounced than the neck pain itself. This is called a cervicogenic headache...
For those living with neck pain many wonder why stretching doesn’t solve neck pain. People will often say regardless of how often they stretch the pain remains. Maybe the stretches relieve the tension for a few minutes, but it always returns. Weeks and months will...
Have you spent hundreds of dollars searching for the right pillow? That best pillow that will finally ease that sleep disrupting neck pain. Those living with neck pain will often ask the question, is there a good pillow for neck pain? If you were to search the...
What is the cause of shooting arm pain? This is often the 1st question asked by someone suffering. To better answer this question, a few more details are necessary. That is because the pain could be coming from either the neck or shoulder. To begin with, does the...