I am curious how many folks had their doctor tell them the x-ray of their knee is the worst they have ever seen. It really is maddening at the frequency with which “the worst ever seen” is uttered. Not only is it scary for the patient but actually leads them toward...
For those whose knee(s) crack and pop, they may be wondering why. Also, why do some folks with noisy knees complain of pain while others do not? There is a good bit to address here, so let’s get started. First, why do some folks have knees that crack and pop? The...
Do you ever have the dreadful thought that walking down the stairs is awful? You know that early morning concern that you know walking down those steps first thing is really going to hurt? If so, know that there are millions more like you thinking the same thing....
For those suffering with sciatica, daily activities can be quite a painful chore. That sharp, shooting pain in the back of their leg can really shut a person down. Many with sciatica will limit or even avoid many necessary daily tasks due to pain. Sciatica by...
The question “will this back pain ever go away” is a common one of those suffering with back pain. In general, most back pain will resolve within a few weeks, but for those where is does not go away quickly this concern is greater. Did you know that fear and anxiety...
Has the phrase “I am afraid to bend down because of my back” ever entered your mind? If it has, know that you are far from alone. One of the most common beliefs of those with back pain is that bending down is a problem. Not only that but once a person has previously...
Have you ever heard someone tell you my back is “out” or told your back is “out” of place? If so, you are not alone. It is unfortunately common for those in the medical community to tell patients that their back is “out”. The words though carry a strong belief and...
Often when people hear the word rotator cuff related to shoulder pain they think surgery is necessary. However, surgery is often not required even if a person has a rotator cuff issue. Let’s back up and set the stage a bit better here. So…the rotator cuff is a set of...
When people hear the words degenerative discs and neck many become concerned. But just how high should the level of concern be? The answer to this really is dependent upon three things…pain, motion, and function. Let start at the beginning with just what is/are...
Did you know no prescription is necessary to seek care from a muscle and joint expert? That’s right, you are now able to seek care from these providers straight away. No more wasted time going to numerous doctor’s appointments without any answers. This is great news...