Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the opening for the spinal cord or nerves begins to narrow. This is a slow progressive condition, which generally happens in older individuals. There is no timetable for how…
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the opening for the spinal cord or nerves begins to narrow. This is a slow progressive condition, which generally happens in older individuals. There is no timetable for how…
Don't let the title fool you...This message is really geared for those younger than 65. Because disability does not just turn a switch and appear at age 65. What you do in the 5, 10,…
Physical Therapy by nature involves physical movements of the patient and/or therapist. This "physical" approach should include some form of HANDS-ON CARE. This hands-on care may have a broad definition, but includes things like muscle or…
Tell me- - How many of you are satisfied with the current state of health insurance? HIGH deductibles and/or co-pay and co-insurance... Leaves many thinking about how to avoid the medical system altogether (to avoid…
Winter is here and chances are a significant snowfall (one that requires shoveling) will happen soon. This made me think now is a good to impart some winter tips for injury prevention. Every winter, an influx of patients…
Now that we just completed the 2016 Holiday Season, it is time to think about those New Year's Resolutions. What will it be this year? Are you prepared to succeed? Yes, you are going to…
And now for the conclusion of this pain series. Remember last time I wrote that pain does not necessarily equal damage to the body. Plus I mentioned how chronic pain becomes dysfunctional... So what about…
As I have written before, back pain is extremely common (>80% of population). Not only that, but it is known to return. Upwards of 90% of people who experience back pain will have at least…
A few weeks ago, I brought up the topic about what is pain. But is it really pain that matters? Or is it the result, the impaired activity that matters more? Truly, this discussion can be…
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