Pilates for Back Pain
As I have written before, back pain is extremely common (>80% of population). Not only that, but it is known to return. Upwards of 90% of people who experience back pain will have at least…
As I have written before, back pain is extremely common (>80% of population). Not only that, but it is known to return. Upwards of 90% of people who experience back pain will have at least…
A few weeks ago, I brought up the topic about what is pain. But is it really pain that matters? Or is it the result, the impaired activity that matters more? Truly, this discussion can be…
As we just cleared the 1st leg of the holiday season, Thanksgiving, I felt compelled to write this. Every year, I hear folks complain about 1) indulging in too much food and drink 2) lack of time…
Today, I wish to focus on the topic of pain. Generally pain is not the main focus of my discussions with patients, but at the beginning it must be. Why? So I can better understand the (problem)…
"I think I have a pinched nerve in my neck"... is a phrase often spoken by many individuals. But, do they really? A simple Q & A session with an individual may lead to suspicion,…
According to the Mayo Clinic, neck pain is the 4th leading cause of disability. Yearly episode rates of neck pain are above 30%. One final statistic here...of those with neck pain, nearly 50% will go on to…
In today's healthcare system (there will be no mention of politics here), consumers are paying more for care either in the form of higher premiums or with utilization of services in the form of co-pays,…
In the U. S. hundreds of thousands of individuals undergo joint replacement surgery annually (over 770,000 combined hip/knee). The actual number of joint replacements needed is probably significantly less. That is if individuals are proactive…
Being this is high time for fall race season, I felt the need to share a few tips on post run recovery. Whether you are running a 5K, half or full marathon, some basic post-run things can be…
This idea of an annual physical therapy exam could eventually become a reality. The healthcare community has discussed the concept of these exams for years. However, it has yet to take hold. Why is that?…
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