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...
Many assume the worst when they have pain radiating in their arm. That they have some pinched nerve or that they are going to need surgery. But before you walk down that road, lets consider the alternative. Lets think about the most likely culprit and know it can be...
Did you know that it is possible to get dizziness from neck pain called cervicogenic dizziness or CGD? This is not the most common form of dizziness (<1%), but nonetheless causes issues for the person suffering. Individuals with cervicogenic dizziness often feel a...
Did you know that there are more than 15 different headache classifications? When people think about headaches, most think about tension-type or migraines. Some headaches are associated with diet, stress, the environment, or even hormones. In these instances, the...
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention or treatment. Each year about 10-20% of the population suffers with neck pain. Many neck pain sufferers go weeks, months, or even longer without finding a solution right for them. People often...
Each year tens of thousands of people are told they have a meniscus tear and undergo arthroscopic surgery. But is this the best option? To begin with the meniscus is the cartilage between the two long bones of the leg (femur and tibia). Its purpose is to help the...
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 the Iliotibial Band? The IT band is a thick band of fibrous tissue that...
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 the hip, knee, ankle, or even low back. Sometimes, this pain could...
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 can’t or won’t be successful. The follow is a list of the most common...