Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a compression of the median nerve as it crosses the wrist into the hand. The result of the compression is often numbness or tingling in the hand, specifically the thumb…
When most people think about elbow pain, they often think about tennis elbow. While this is common, it is not the only problem of the elbow that interferes with daily life. Elbow pain can impact…
What you may not have known is that surgery is not always necessary for a rotator cuff tear (RTC). The usual responses to this include: How can that be? If something is "torn" doesn't it…
When someone has back pain, simple tasks such as bending to tie ones shoes or even picking up a bag of groceries can be difficult (or painful). Imagine telling a new mom or mom/grandma with…
Contrary to the belief of many, having a bulging or herniated disc does not mean surgery is necessary. But how can that be when many say otherwise? My surgeon, my neighbor, the internet all say…
Many of you out there with back pain may have been told you have "degenerative disk disease". It is explained to you as a bad thing....like you are doomed to pain and an inability to…
Sciatica is a general terms used to describe when a person has any kind of back and leg pain. Sciatica is derived from the Sciatic nerve, which is formed by several nerves together running down…
Spring is officially here and it is just about time to head outside for the proverbial spring cleaning. Did you know spring cleaning can lead to many different injury issues? So, as you prepare for…
Many assume the worst when they have pain radiating in their arm. That they have some pinched nerve or that they are going to need surgery. But before you walk down that road, lets consider…
Did you know that it is possible to get dizziness from neck pain called cervicogenic dizziness or CGD? This is not the most common form of dizziness (<1%), but nonetheless causes issues for the person…
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