Far too often I hear folks complain about their therapy experience. They use terms such as “factory”, “cookie cutter”, a “one-size-fits-all approach”. It hurts to hear these terms spoken about my chosen profession. That said, it is terms like these that lead people to...
Are you someone who is suffering from tennis elbow but you don’t play tennis? This is more common than you think. The reason for that is “tennis elbow” is a general term for lateral elbow pain. It has nothing to do with whether you play tennis or not. In fact, most...
Do you find yourself with frequently sprained ankles? You know that annoying rolling or twisting of the ankle which bothers you for a few days or weeks. Those annoying tweaks just stepping “wrong” on a curb or stepping on a child’s toy. If so, there may be a reason...
Every year over 1 million hip and knee joint replacements are performed in the US. The decision to have a joint replaced usually does not come easily. Often months or years of pain lead up to the actual replacement. People routinely take higher than advised doses of...
Every year the US healthcare system spends BILLIONS of dollars treating neck pain. Neck pain impacts daily life in many ways from disrupted sleep to inability to focus at work to general irritability due to pain. Those who have had neck pain do not want it to come...
For those who suffer from neck pain and headaches, you know that is not a fun combination. Many may not be aware of just how often neck pain and headaches go together. At times the headache may actually come from the neck even though they do not have neck pain at that...
Have you ever spoken the words or thought that your head too heavy for your neck? There are plenty out there, some reading this who know exactly what I mean. This is not a fun feeling...where it feels hard to hold your head upright. Often times these folks will feel...
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...
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...