For many with outer knee pain, they suspect the cause is ITB syndrome. This annoying pulling/burning pain is situated around the outer aspect of the knee both above and below. The pain is often noted when walking down stairs and sitting with the knees bent. There may...
Those with a meniscus injury wonder whether it requires surgery. The answer really is it depends. There are many factors at play as to whether a meniscus injury requires surgery. With that in mind, let’s discuss those factors. One, is it impacting your daily life and...
The number of people diagnosed with knee OA each year is staggering. It seems that people over the age of 40 who have some knee pain are told they have OA (arthritis). Most people over the age of 40 will show some signs of normal aging joint changes. But that does not...
If you have been diagnosed with or think you have arthritis, it is time to exercise. Many folks hear arthritis and think exercise is bad or will cause pain. Yes, there is the potential for pain with exercise, BUT if done properly it should not hurt. In fact, exercise...
Bothered by arthritis slowing you down? Wish your body felt 5 or even 10 years younger? Understand just because you have arthritis does not mean your body has to hurt. There are steps you can take to move and feel better EVEN IF you have arthritis. For starters,...
Are you frustrated that you are walking with a limp as opposed to a normal stride? For some, a specific injury may be the cause of that limp, but for others it just kind of develops. Maybe there is pain when walking which feeds the limping, but maybe not. So I...
For many with foot pain they wonder if orthotics may be the solution for their pain. In some cases, the answer will be yes, but for most the answer is probably no. A second question then asked is custom vs over the counter. Let’s discuss some of the reasons for...
Are you someone suffering from hallux abducto-valgus also known as bunions? This is a common deformity of the big toe dealt with by many. Bunions tend to be more common in women but does not mean men cannot and do not deal with this issue. One of the main contributing...
Are you someone who is concerned about fallen arches? Suffering from a pain in your arch every time you get up to walk? If you answered YES to either question, then it is probably time to deal with the issue. Fallen arches are a common occurrence as people age. The...
Are you staying on track with your exercise goals this year? Like many you may have made/set exercise goals. Too often though, within 1-2 months many people fall off their plan. They find it hard to keep their time blocked for exercise. Too many will find just about...