Are you someone who suffers from sore, achy, stiff, painful or arthritic knees? Do you have trouble getting up and moving in the morning? Are your knees stopping you from participating in pleasurable activities? If so, then help is available that does not involve...
In my clinic I routinely see patients after falls. Some of these falls are preventable, and I want everyone to know how important balance and fall prevention is. Also why balance should be addressed and not ignored. The consequences of falling can be dire and...
For those previously unaware of Parkinson's Disease, the more recent passing of Muhammad Ali hopefully helped to bring some awareness to this condition. Ali along with Michael J. Fox are probably 2 of the best known celebrities in this country impacted by this...
Do you have limited motion in your arm that is getting worse? Does shoulder pain wake you at night? Not sure why your shoulder hurts even when not using it? You may be suffering with a treatable condition called a Frozen Shoulder. A frozen shoulder or adhesive...
Back pain is the most common reason to visit physicians across this country. On average 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their life. Which side of the line are you on? The 80% who has had back pain or the 20% who has yet to experience it?...
The Institute of Medicine estimates upwards of 2.5 million Americans deal with chronic fatigue syndrome. This condition is now recognized as an actual syndrome versus just a symptom. In many cases, this chronic fatigue syndrome goes undiagnosed or bushed aside. This...
A recent patient commented on how they noticed many older adults having visible changes in posture. They questioned whether it is possible to reduce the likelihood of this happening to them. As you might imagine, the answer is not so simple. Some changes are...
Can anything be done for Tension Headaches???? The answer here is most certainly yes. Tension headaches are the most common form of headache. Varied causes are suspected to contribute to these headaches including stress and posture. Many describe a tension headache as...
If you live long enough, you will likely get arthritis in one or many joints. Arthritis is simply a condition that involves age-related changes to the joints. Think about arthritis like wrinkles on the inside. A genetic link may exist, but does not have to be...
The (Mis)Management of Low Back Pain (LBP) is creating a horrible burden on the healthcare system. While everyone’s case of Low Back Pain is unique, statistics say imaging of the spine will show problems if one is looking for them. This, however, does not mean you...