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Spinal stenosis is a condition where the opening for the spinal cord or nerves begins to narrow. This is a slow progressive condition, which generally happens in older individuals. There is no timetable for how slowly or rapidly it may progress. Also, there are...
Don’t let the title fool you…This message is really geared for those younger than 65. Because disability does not just turn a switch and appear at age 65. What you do in the 5, 10, 15 years prior makes a significant difference. What kind of disability am I...
Physical Therapy by nature involves physical movements of the patient and/or therapist. This “physical” approach should include some form of HANDS-ON CARE. This hands-on care may have a broad definition, but includes things like muscle or joint stretching,...
Tell me- – How many of you are satisfied with the current state of health insurance? HIGH deductibles and/or co-pay and co-insurance… Leaves many thinking about how to avoid the medical system altogether (to avoid paying). There is not a good solution to...
Now that we just completed the 2016 Holiday Season, it is time to think about those New Year’s Resolutions. What will it be this year? Are you prepared to succeed? Yes, you are going to SUCCEED this TIME. With the coming of 2017, many individuals resolve to...
Are you someone suffering from the effects of knee arthritis? There is new evidence out there searching for ways to overcome barriers and improve patient outcomes. We know there are barriers on both ends of the spectrum (patient and medical provider). The challenge...
And now for the conclusion of this pain series. Remember last time I wrote that pain does not necessarily equal damage to the body. Plus I mentioned how chronic pain becomes dysfunctional… So what about pain that is more recent? Is it Good or Bad Pain? Lets see...
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 very difficult and rather abstract. So…I would now like to bring this...
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 for exercise and 3) how they don’t have time to take care of their...
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) at hand. But what is PAIN really? Pain is a complex issue, and one that is...