Patella tendonitis is a common issue experienced by many active individuals. This is an inflammation of the patella tendon. It is an acute condition often with associated swelling. The tendon is likely to be tender to palpation. Patella tendonitis often develops due...
Are you having trouble or pain with stairs? Find yourself dreading walking up or down steps or avoiding them altogether? If so, then it is probably past time to address this issue. Every day many people struggle with the stairs. Most just do them regardless but wish...
If you are over the age of 40, you probably have some age-related knee changes. These changes are just as common and normal as gray hair and wrinkles. But often the phrasing has a negative connotation. Do you know what age-related knee changes are most often called?...
Do you experience popping or cracking of your knees? Know that noisy knees are common and in most cases are not a problem. What is the source of the noises that come from the knees? Well, there are a few potential sources. First, the louder “crack or thunk” that...
Many people feel they can’t sleep due to back pain. It is a rather common complaint for those suffering. Often people question whether the issue is their mattress. This leads to many spending thousands of dollars trying to solve their problem by buying a new mattress....
Bulging and herniated discs are common, and most do not require surgical intervention. This statement may be a shock to many reading, but data suggests this to be true. What if I told you that about 50% of people over the age of 40 have at least one bulging disc. Then...
Surgery for back pain should always be the last resort. No one should ever rush into a surgery (unless a medical emergency) as there is no going back from the procedure. Once a person’s normal anatomy is changed, it will never be the same again. While one problem may...
Living with back pain is something millions of people do every single day. You may have previously read the stat that 4 in 5 people will deal with back pain at some point. And then 90% of those will experience multiple episodes. Thus, statistics suggest people need to...
People with a joint replacement often wonder if exercising is safe or not. The answer is absolutely YES with a few exceptions. Many worry about potentially damaging the replacement, but it is not as easy as people think. Let’s begin with focusing on the benefits of...
A common complaint from golfers is various aches or pains associated with playing. This issue often increases in aging golfers. Neck or back pain, shoulder or knee pain, and more are all reported as disruptors of play by golf enthusiasts. Regardless of the specific...