Every body system benefits from exercise. To begin with, exercise is great for the heart, lungs, and cardiovascular system in general. The more we exercise, the more blood the heart pumps and the stronger and more efficient it becomes. At the same time, the lungs get...
What to do RIGHT after a FALL Falls are a major health issue in the United States, especially in light of the aging population. It is reported by the US Center for Disease Control and the National Council on Aging that 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year....
On the regular people will experience small issues with their muscles or joints. For some the issues remain small, while for others they become big problems. Some live with minor aches that do not impact daily life, while others suffer greatly. Many become unable to...
As we begin a new year, many folks “plan” to start the year off right. They plan to eat better, exercise more, read vs watch tv, etc. Many have a plan, but far fewer succeed. Why is that? There are many reasons that a person may not achieve their intended goal....
Are you unable to sleep on a painful shoulder? Are you literally tired from not sleeping due to pain? If so, then it is time to find a solution to the problem. I would venture a guess you likely have already tried a different position. But chances are a simple change...
There are instances where arm pain may be coming from the neck. Its true, even if a person does not have neck pain, it is possible for arm pain to be coming from the neck. That sharp, shooting, numbness, or tingling could be coming from the neck. How can I know where...
Shoulder replacements are becoming more common. Every year nearly 100K people will have a replacement. Often the decision is made due to either pain or limited function. After the procedure, many ask the question what are the do’s/don’ts. The good news is that the...
You may have heard before but are wondering just what is impingement syndrome? The term impingement syndrome commonly refers to a type of shoulder pain. This pain specifically occurs when reaching overhead. Typically, there is a very specific range of motion where the...
For those with shoulder pain, they wonder will injections for shoulder pain work? The not so surprising answer is it depends. There are several factors at play with respect to whether an injection will work or not. Not only that but will it solve the problem or just...
Many with neck pain wonder what is the best pillow for neck pain. People spend hundreds of dollars searching for THE solution. Unfortunately, most still feel their pillow is the problem. Ultimately, there is no one right answer. However, there are some suggestions...