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...
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...