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 age, any image of...
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...
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...
It is winter so snow will eventually be on the ground. This means it is time to take care of yourself and avoid those snow shoveling injuries. To begin with, make sure to have good footwear. Slipping on snow/ice is hazardous to your health, and a common issue leading...
For nearly a decade now I have pondered the following question. Why do people take better care of their car than themselves? Your car gets treated to oil changes, tire rotations, routine maintenance all on a schedule. Yet a majority of people DO NOT care for their...
If you are someone who would like to lose some weight and be healthier, then read on. Stop and think for a moment how body weight impacts daily life. From clothing to climbing steps to joint aches and pain, body weight has an enormous impact. I write this article not...
Every profession, cause, and random nonsense seems to have a day, week or month these days, so lets make you painfully (pun intended) aware that October is National Physical Therapy (PT) Month. PT...that stands for physical torture, physical torment, physical...
Over 200 million people in this country experience back pain at some point in their life. Millions suffer every single day with back pain and yet only a small percentage actually seek help. Isn't it time to do something about it? The #1 Question asked is, how do I...
Spinal Stenosis is a condition where the tube carrying the spinal cord becomes narrowed. This narrowing may happen with aging but can occur in middle age as well. Individuals with this condition may experience back pain, leg pain, or nothing at all. What determines...
Did you know that your hip could be causing your back pain? Or your hip pain could be the result of your back? The close relationship of the back and hip can sometimes make determining the exact "source" of pain tricky. Internet searches and advice from family and...