What You Don’t Know About the Iliotibial (IT) Band
A lot is believed and said about Iliotibial Band (IT Band) injuries, but are they all true? As with many issues or injuries, we cannot always trust “internet doctors.” Lets begin with just what is…
A lot is believed and said about Iliotibial Band (IT Band) injuries, but are they all true? As with many issues or injuries, we cannot always trust “internet doctors.” Lets begin with just what is…
Millions of individuals have complaints of leg pain. In the majority of cases this leg pain is of what we call musculoskeletal origin. This means the pain is coming from the muscles and/or joints of…
Why is it that a person might do Physical Therapy (PT) and not get better? There are many potential reasons for this (which I will outline below), but that does not mean the next round…
In today's healthcare system, true 1:1 attention of provider with patient is increasingly rare. Why is this you might ask? One word...MONEY. That's right, in order for most healthcare businesses to make profits, they must…
Medicine began with the provider (doctor) doing home visits and having a personal relationship with the patient. Often this patient was someone the doctor knew from the store, church, though family ties, or just from…
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…
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…
Ankle sprains are a common injury experienced by about 9 million people per year. These injuries are often associated with sports, but do not have to. In truth, plenty of individuals sustain an ankle sprain…
In traditional medicine, when a person is injured they often try to treat themselves or call their doctor. After waiting days or weeks to see your doctor you get a 30 minute wait (if you…
The topic of remaining active as you age is an important one. This is especially vital considering the aging population and chronic health conditions. The question becomes, what is stopping you from exercise or activity? Is…
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