For those suffering, getting control of chronic low back pain is challenging. Chronic low back pain is considered daily activity limiting pain for more than three months. Many complain about disruption to their sleep as well as participation in home, work, or...
For anyone suffering with back pain your goal should be to avoid low back surgery at all costs. While a person may be struggling with back and or back and leg pain, consideration of surgery should be the last resort. All other avenues of treatment should occur first....
When people hear the phrase bulging disc they become concerned. Many think shots or surgery are or will be necessary. What you should know is bulging discs are common and do not necessarily mean anything bad. If you are over 40, there is a good chance you have at...
When a person experiences a sensation in their hip crease/groin the question of what is injured is front and center. Is it a pulled groin or something else? And the answer will depend upon the exact location, the type of sensation/pain, and the activities that provoke...
What are you to do when you have a literal pain in your butt? You know, that sharp/stabbing or dull/nagging ache that is present when sitting, standing, or doing just about anything. Is that pain your glut/piriformis, the sciatic nerve, or some referred pain from the...
Have you reached the point where stretching isn’t helping your neck pain? Maybe you get some short-term relief, but the pain (and tightness) returns in 20 or 30 minutes. So, you tried stretching more, only things are no better…even months later. And now you are not...
Are you someone who feels their big toe is deformed? The technical term is hallux abducto-valgus, more commonly known as a bunion. For some, this deformity occurs whereby the big toe will point inward. Additionally, most will develop the classic bump on the outer toe...
An ankle sprain is a common event that millions suffer/experience each year. For many, the recovery is quick. However, for others recovery takes longer. Why do some ankle sprains seem minor compared to others? Well, that partly depends on the severity of the sprain. A...
Are you concerned your shoulder pain is due to a rotator cuff injury? Every year millions of people report shoulder issues of some origin. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles which serve to “stabilize” the shoulder and enable proper function. If any of the four...
Is your shoulder so stiff that you can’t reach? Having trouble reaching overhead, out to the side, behind your back, or even into the back seat of the car? These are common stiff shoulder complaints by many that have several potential causes. Often people will just...