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...
Many people with Knee OA wonder if it is still safe to exercise. The answer is an absolute YES. But many ask this question because they were told by their doctor or Dr. Google that exercise will worsen knee arthritis. So let’s further discuss more specifics on this...
Have you ever felt that your head feels heavy? That your head is too heavy for your neck to hold up or support. And very likely your head and/or neck hurts as well. If so, know these are common issues that are treatable. People often describe difficulty lifting their...
Are you unable to look down without severe pain? This pain may run from your neck part way down your back or even into an arm. Having trouble with this can certainly be an issue for many daily tasks. Activities from cooking to cleaning, to typing, or even looking at...
Have you ever experienced your arm tingling when you turn your head? If so, you probably do (did) not like it. What was your response? Just don’t look that way, take medication, do nothing, or call a healthcare professional? Maybe you did several of these. All are...
Are you tired of feeling or hearing knee grinding? Do those sounds concern or bother you? Are you worried that you are damaging your knees? Let’s discuss what is going on and just how concerned you really need to be. So, what is that grinding sound? Most likely it is...
Avoiding a knee replacement is something many aging adults with knee pain wish to do. Now, while people want to avoid this surgery, many are not willing to put in the work. Or by the time they are “willing” the chance of success has diminished. So, what steps can be...
Have you ever wondered if your knee pain was a meniscus injury. Often people will report pain on either the inside or outside of the knee, potentially even across the joint line. Some will report the pain began suddenly as a result of some event or trauma while others...