And now for the conclusion of this pain series. Remember last time I wrote that pain does not necessarily equal damage to the body. Plus I mentioned how chronic pain becomes dysfunctional... So what about pain that is more recent? Is it Good or Bad Pain? Lets see if I...
As we just cleared the 1st leg of the holiday season, Thanksgiving, I felt compelled to write this. Every year, I hear folks complain about 1) indulging in too much food and drink 2) lack of time for exercise and 3) how they don't have time to take care of their own...
"I think I have a pinched nerve in my neck"... is a phrase often spoken by many individuals. But, do they really? A simple Q & A session with an individual may lead to suspicion, but cannot confirm anything at that point. To know for sure, a detailed physical...
According to the Mayo Clinic, neck pain is the 4th leading cause of disability. Yearly episode rates of neck pain are above 30%. One final statistic here...of those with neck pain, nearly 50% will go on to develop chronic neck pain. Don't want to be that 1 in 2 with...
In today's healthcare system (there will be no mention of politics here), consumers are paying more for care either in the form of higher premiums or with utilization of services in the form of co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles. Is the VALUE for Physical...
Are you someone who suffers from sore, achy, stiff, painful or arthritic knees? Do you have trouble getting up and moving in the morning? Are your knees stopping you from participating in pleasurable activities? If so, then help is available that does not involve...
In my clinic I routinely see patients after falls. Some of these falls are preventable, and I want everyone to know how important balance and fall prevention is. Also why balance should be addressed and not ignored. The consequences of falling can be dire and...
For those previously unaware of Parkinson's Disease, the more recent passing of Muhammad Ali hopefully helped to bring some awareness to this condition. Ali along with Michael J. Fox are probably 2 of the best known celebrities in this country impacted by this...
Do you have limited motion in your arm that is getting worse? Does shoulder pain wake you at night? Not sure why your shoulder hurts even when not using it? You may be suffering with a treatable condition called a Frozen Shoulder. A frozen shoulder or adhesive...
The Institute of Medicine estimates upwards of 2.5 million Americans deal with chronic fatigue syndrome. This condition is now recognized as an actual syndrome versus just a symptom. In many cases, this chronic fatigue syndrome goes undiagnosed or bushed aside. This...