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...
By and large we are a society of helping others. However, taking care of yourself is equally important if not more. Why you ask? Well, if you are not healthy, then how can you help others? The simple answer is you cannot. The definition of healthy has the potential to...
Every year millions of people make a resolution to improve their diet and exercise. The goal is always the same, to lose weight and feel better. However, for many, it doesn’t tend to work out that way for one reason or another. Work, family, and time are but three of...
Have you ever left work feeling like your elbow hurt after typing all day? If so, your issue is quite common. Routinely people will report outer elbow (moreso than inner elbow) pain as a result of typing for hours on end. Why you might ask? Well…prolonged typing while...
Burning thumb pain is a common occupational issue. Individuals who work with their hands all day from manual laborers to people pounding away on a computer keyboard are at risk. Regardless of occupation, the question ALWAYS is – what can be done to get rid of the...
Shoulder impingement generally describes shoulder pain reaching overhead. It does not indicate what specific structure(s) are irritated. Typically, the “impingement” pain occurs between 90-120 degrees which corresponds to shoulder level to about the height of the 2nd...
Often when people hear the word rotator cuff related to shoulder pain they think surgery is necessary. However, surgery is often not required even if a person has a rotator cuff issue. Let’s back up and set the stage a bit better here. So…the rotator cuff is a set of...
Have you ever asked yourself, “is computer work making your neck hurt?” Do you find yourself working in front of a computer 8+ hours per day? If so, this the answer might be YES, and there are some simple solutions. (More on that in a minute) Right now, a large...
Dizziness is a common ailment that at times is related to neck issues. It is possible for a person to suffer dizziness related to their neck even if they do not have pain. This condition is called cervicogenic dizziness and is common in individuals who have sustained...