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...
Are you frustrated dealing with not neck pain and headache as well? If so, know that these issues together are fairly common. There are numerous headache classifications based on what you read but specifically here are headaches directly related to neck pain. This...
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...