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...
Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia is a condition that doesn’t just occur in people playing tennis. This condition can develop for a variety of non-tennis reasons. People who perform a high volume of repetitive motion activities involving gripping,...
Ankle sprains are quite common. Yet many wonder if rehab is necessary for an ankle sprain? Many will feel they can just “walk it off”. But what they may not be aware of are the subtle changes that happen…even with a seemingly minor sprain. It is these small changes...
Are you someone who is dealing with both neck and arm pain? What initially began as just neck pain has since radiated down and into the arm. These sensations could be numbness, tingling, burning, or just pain. No matter the exact symptoms people experience, they just...
Have you ever had the thought that your head is too heavy for your neck? If you have, know you are far from alone. This is a rather common complaint for people who live with chronic neck pain. It is also not uncommon for folks who have sustained whiplash from a car...