People often wonder whether they can exercise with shoulder arthritis. The answer is YES…but with a few items to keep in mind. First off, just what really is shoulder arthritis. Well, arthritis is just another name for age-related changes. So, if you live long enough...
Many people wonder, just what is a frozen shoulder. Well, a frozen shoulder is the less technical name for adhesive capsulitis. Put another way, it is a tightening up of the shoulder capsule which results in reduced motion and often pain. There are 3 phases to a...
Many people wonder if surgery is necessary for a rotator cuff tear? Five or even ten years ago the answer would be a resounding YES, but not so much anymore. Presently, researchers are suggesting that there are those who will be just fine rehabbing. So, the next...
Outside of the hip/leg/knee pain is often associated with IT band pain. The iliotibial band (IT band) is a line of connective tissue on the outside of the thigh running from the hip to the knee. It helps to “connect” the muscles on the front of the leg with the back....
Who out there is excited about a knee replacement? Probably very few so most folks want to know how to avoid a knee replacement. The answer? Start working now. Be proactive in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s. Try not to wait until pain really starts to limit your life and...
Many people with Knee OA wonder if it is still safe to exercise. The answer is an absolute YES. But many ask this question because they were told by their doctor or Dr. Google that exercise will worsen knee arthritis. So let’s further discuss more specifics on this...
Have you been told you have a meniscus tear and now do not know what to do? Is surgery the best option or can it be avoided? Are you going to make it worse if you opt to avoid surgery? These are all great questions and you probably have more, so now let’s discuss. Is...
For those with chronic back troubles many wonder why back pain keeps coming back? It is a great question and one with a not so simple answer. Let’s begin with a little bit of background here. Based on statistics a person has an 80% chance of back pain at any point in...
Middle aged people with back pain often want to know what does having Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) mean for them being active? The answer really should be very little but often is more of an it depends situation. So let me explain further. Degenerative disc disease...
Do you feel that spinal stenosis slowing you down? Do you experience pain or numbness and tingling with standing and walking that is relieved rapidly upon sitting? Is it hard to walk any distance at all now? Do you feel you can only walk if you are hunched over? If...