It is not uncommon for an ankle sprain to hurt months after the initial injury. But why is that? Even though the swelling subsided and the tissues have healed (or mostly), the “fine motor” control can be impaired. This fine muscle control is necessary to make up for...
Many people want to know how to prevent Bunions (aka Hallux Abducto Valgus) is the shifting of the big toe inward in some individuals. For some individuals bunions have a genetic component, but for others steps can be taken to limit the development of them. So tell...
Plantar Fasciitis is an extremely common foot complaint impacting over 1 million people every year in the US (NIH). Frequently people search the internet and ask the advice of friends or coworkers for solutions but sadly come away still hurting. Often people suffer...
When individuals suffer from burning between the toes, there are a few possible causes or sources. As a result, several different medical professions could be involved in diagnosing the problem. These professions include a podiatrist, physical therapist, or PCP among...
Every year, millions of individuals diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Many will ask the question, can it be helped? Lets start by 1st defining what spinal stenosis is. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal. This is the opening through which the spinal cord...
Believe it or not, one of the most important predictors of back surgery is prior back surgery (Its TRUE). According to the Maine Lumbar Spine Study 1 in 4 patients had a 2nd spine surgery within 10 years. (1) Not only that but the rate of success of surgery vs....
For many individuals with what they are calling sciatica are left searching for answers. They hunt solutions that will finally relieve them of that excruciating leg pain. “Sciatica” is the term for the pain that radiates down the back aspect of the leg. It is...
A common belief surrounding back pain is that discs “slip” out of place. Let’s start with this concept is an impossibility. If discs actually moved out of place the spine would be truly unstable…which it is not. The design of the spine is vertebra disc vertebra and so...
It is an unfortunate misconception a person is told their back/pelvis/hip is “out of place”. This myth has permeated mainstream thoughts and beliefs and is 100% UNTRUE. This issue just DOES NOT HAPPEN…without major trauma. If something was actually out of place a...
Snapping hip syndrome is a condition where an individual hears/feels a snapping of a tendon about the hip joint. In most instances this condition is not painful or a concern. However, for some pain and dysfunction can occur. There are actually 3 different types of...