Those suffering from back and leg pain they may be wondering if they need surgery for a pinched nerve. Everyone with pain that people associate with a “nerve” assume it must be a pinched nerve. And while that may be the case, there are other reasonable explanations...
Rotator cuff injuries are nearly as common as the common cold, yet for a large number surgery is often recommended. However, more and more data shows that surgery may not be the best option anymore. Taking the time to properly rehabilitate the shoulder can achieve...
Have you had it with shoulder pain hindering your day? Tired and frustrated at the continued pain and the impact it has on everything you do? If so, know that you are not alone. Every day millions of people must deal with the annoyance of shoulder pain. For some it...
Every day millions of people suffer from rotator cuff (RTC) issues. As such, a large number of them will search for ways to overcome those RTC issues. So to help them out, what follows are 4 ways to overcome rotator cuff issues. Avoid sleeping on the painful shoulder....
Shoulder impingement is the general term used to describe that “pinching” pain people experience when lifting or reaching overhead. It is also common for this person to experience pain when lying on the affected shoulder. This condition often greatly frustrates the...
A common question people ask as they age is how to keep their knees stronger and healthier. This is a great question and an important topic for those interested in preserving their knees and avoiding surgery. After all, no one really wants to have knee surgery unless...
Are you suffering from a pulling IT band pain? A pain that is most annoying when walking up/down stairs or a hill? Or sometimes it is painful just walking or even sitting. Time to do something about that. The iliotibial band (IT band) as it is more commonly referred...
Are you looking be healthier but have knee pain keeping you from exercise? This is an all-too-common issue, but one that can be fixed. And fixed without resorting to medications, injections, or surgery. All the better, right? You are probably asking, “how is that...
Do you have trouble squatting and walking up/down stairs? Do these movements cause knee pain? If so, know that this is common and there are good solutions. The good news is that in many cases medications, injections, or surgery are not necessary. Often when people...
No one wants surgery, much less a 2nd one. So when considering the back it is ever more prudent to avoid that 1st surgery. Because statistics say that IF a person has a spine surgery they are likely to have a 2nd surgery within 10 years. Just let that sink in for a...