Trouble climbing or going down stairs are common complaints among individuals suffering with knee pain. Often individuals find creative ways to get up and down the steps. Alternatively, many will even avoid them altogether to escape knee pain. So why does it hurt so...
Finding balance in life can be difficult at times. With everyone’s attention divided ten different ways (work, family, friends, the house, kids, etc) at once it can be a challenge to find some balance. An important thing to remember is that if time is not taken to...
Most individuals agree exercise is good for one’s health. Many put in the work thinking it will help them lose weight, get in shape, and allow them to indulge in some sweets if they burn enough calories. But there is so much more to exercise. Exercise improves more...
Last time the focus was on just what is pain. Now let’s dive into if it is possible to overcome the pain? From before we learned that pain ultimately is or becomes a biological response to help keep a person safe. But what happens when that pain response gets turned...
According to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), pain is defined as “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.” The IASP recently expanded that...
Repetitive strain injuries in the elbow can be quite bothersome for daily activities. Whether it is the inside or outside of the elbow we are talking about, no one wants to deal with an injury. Often the inner elbow issue is called Golfer’s elbow while the outer side...
Wrist and hand fractures are quite common after a fall onto one’s hands. The treatment after will depend upon the severity. For many, the fracture will be “stable” and will be placed into a splint or cast. Others, however, may need surgery to stabilize the fracture....
Every single day, people search for answers to end shoulder pain. And every day, people are left waiting and wondering when their pain will end. With that in mind, here are 5 key things to end shoulder pain Avoid sleeping on the painful shoulder. Even if it is your...
Struggling to sleep at night due to shoulder pain is a common occurrence for anyone whose shoulder doesn’t feel right. Many will toss and turn endlessly searching for a more comfortable position to sleep. Why is it the shoulder seems to be more bothersome at night...
Headaches (with neck pain) are no fun for anyone. Not only can the pain be unbearable, but the headaches distract focus and can impact ability to function. For those who suffer from headaches, you all know they can ruin your day. Worse yet when they keep coming back...