Middle aged people with back pain often want to know what does having Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) mean for them being active? The answer really should be very little but often is more of an it depends situation. So let me explain further. Degenerative disc disease...
Do you feel that spinal stenosis slowing you down? Do you experience pain or numbness and tingling with standing and walking that is relieved rapidly upon sitting? Is it hard to walk any distance at all now? Do you feel you can only walk if you are hunched over? If...
Have you ever heard someone say that everything hurts after spending time in a walking boot? For those folks who have had the pleasure of spending time in a walking boot they know it is not a magic fix. Yes the boot was necessary to provide pressure relief and allow...
Everyday millions of people struggle with neck and shoulder pain. Pain that disrupts their sleep and impacts their ability to complete daily tasks. This pain may be sharp, shooting, or even burning. It may cause trouble working or even performing childcare duties....
Are you concerned your neck pain is due to a pinched nerve? This is a question asked by many who experience neck pain every day. But…not all neck pain is from a pinched nerve. There are many other reasons that a person experiences neck pain other than a nerve being...
Do you find yourself waking or dealing with a stiff neck? Ever wonder what to do about a stiff neck? If you answered YES to either question, then here is your solution. A person’s neck can be stiff for a few reasons. One, the muscles are actually shortened, tight or...
Does your shoulder hurt reaching overhead? Do you experience sharp, pinching, stabbing pains any time you attempt to raise your arm overhead? Does this pain impact your daily activities that involve a reaching motion? If you answered YES to any of those 3 questions,...
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. At times this joint has the capacity to make noises when it moves. As such many wonder if it is bad if their shoulder “pops”? And to that question the answer is…it depends. It depends upon whether this is pain when...
For those folks dealing with shoulder pain, many wonder if an injection will help. For some, an injection may help but unfortunately for others it does not. There are conditions more likely to respond than others, however, there is no way to know for sure whether it...
If you are like most you probably do not want a knee replacement. After all, who really wants to endure the pain of surgery and rehab immediately following? Your opinion was probably informed by observing a family member, friend, or acquaintance who dealt with the...