The National Institute of Health reports that one in 10, or more than 25 million Americans, live with chronic, daily pain. For those seeking a non-pharmacological remedy, options include yoga, meditation, massage, diet, alternative medicine and physical therapy. There...
At any given time, tens of millions of Americans are walking around suffering with pain or mobility difficulties. Every day millions slowly lose their ability to complete simple daily tasks, avoid outings with friends/family and “just live with it”. This is not to...
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 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...