When most people think about elbow pain, they often think about tennis elbow. While this is common, it is not the only problem of the elbow that interferes with daily life. Elbow pain can impact everything from writing, opening jars, driving, and typing on the...
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You Don’t Always Need Surgery (for a Rotator Cuff Tear)
What you may not have known is that surgery is not always necessary for a rotator cuff tear (RTC). The usual responses to this include: How can that be? If something is “torn” doesn’t it need to be fixed? And, but I know 5 people who had the same...
The 5 Keys to Safe Lifting (Even if You Have Back Pain)
When someone has back pain, simple tasks such as bending to tie ones shoes or even picking up a bag of groceries can be difficult (or painful). Imagine telling a new mom or mom/grandma with a toddler to not lift them up. Regardless of how much pain they may have they...
A Bulging or Herniated Disc Does NOT Mean Surgery is Necessary
Contrary to the belief of many, having a bulging or herniated disc does not mean surgery is necessary. But how can that be when many say otherwise? My surgeon, my neighbor, the internet all say surgery is necessary for this issue. Here is the deal…everything you...
“Degenerative Disk Disease” Is Just Normal Aging
Many of you out there with back pain may have been told you have “degenerative disk disease“. It is explained to you as a bad thing….like you are doomed to pain and an inability to function. What you SHOULD KNOW is that if you live beyond 35 yrs of...
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a general terms used to describe when a person has any kind of back and leg pain. Sciatica is derived from the Sciatic nerve, which is formed by several nerves together running down the back aspect of the leg. It then splits just behind the knee into other...
Dangers of Spring Cleaning
Spring is officially here and it is just about time to head outside for the proverbial spring cleaning. Did you know spring cleaning can lead to many different injury issues? So, as you prepare for the clean up, lets take a moment to learn how to accomplish the task...
The Top 3 Things to do if you have Neck and Radiating Arm Pain
Many assume the worst when they have pain radiating in their arm. That they have some pinched nerve or that they are going to need surgery. But before you walk down that road, lets consider the alternative. Lets think about the most likely culprit and know it can be...
Neck Pain and Dizziness
Did you know that it is possible to get dizziness from neck pain called cervicogenic dizziness or CGD? This is not the most common form of dizziness (<1%), but nonetheless causes issues for the person suffering. Individuals with cervicogenic dizziness often feel a...
Headache Help
Did you know that there are more than 15 different headache classifications? When people think about headaches, most think about tension-type or migraines. Some headaches are associated with diet, stress, the environment, or even hormones. In these instances, the...
