Stress. Six little letters is all it takes to make a word so full of meaning that few of us really know how to get to the bottom of it. Stress: is it that feeling you get when a deadline is looming, or is it what we feel when the chicken roast burns, the movie …
Most of us like to think we know ourselves fairly well – we know we’re happy when the sun is shining, when we drink a good cup of coffee, or when we spend time with our loved ones. On the other hand, we also know when we’re sad: we may have lost our favorite sneakers, …
If you’re reading this, you might very well be asking yourself: “How do I get rid of my annoying knee pain?” This is a fairly commonplace question, as for those of us who suffer from knee pain it is usual to scour any source of information in order to find the answers we need just …
Wrist pain affects everything… writing, cooking, driving, cleaning, washing, and even eating. It’s no wonder, then, that discomfort in your wrist can make you feel frustrated, sick and tired, and generally exasperated at most things in life. In fact, we’ve seen countless patients give up on the things they love most due to daily, nagging …
Wrist Pain: The Treatment and Therapy to Being Relief Read More »
Back pain is one of the most debilitating injuries out there. We don’t say this lightly. It really is one of the injuries responsible for the most heartbreak and sadness. From shooting pains, to chronic, unrelenting, searing pain, for those of us who suffer from back pain, the reality of dealing with its symptoms can …
Herniated VS Bulging: Disc Injuries and Their Differences Read More »
The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint as we’re going to call it from now on, is probably not something you’ve considered much, is it? Right now you’re probably thinking, “is it somewhere in my neck, my knee, or my shoulder?” If so, you’re probably also wondering why this fairly obscurely named joint is important enough …
Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Is Your SI Joint Giving you Pain? Read More »
Golf… it’s a sport that calls to mind beautiful Saturday mornings, a cold beer at the club after a great 18-hole day, and that elusive birdie you’ve been trying to get for years. And while this all sounds pretty much idyllic, you might be surprised to know that playing golf causes nearly as many injuries as some …
Who doesn’t love hiking? On the trail we are immersed in the open air, wildlife, beautiful, rugged terrain, fresh water streams, and… ankle injuries? Yes, you heard that right. Hiking often goes hand-in-hand with some fairly severe ankle twists, sprains, and even fractures or breaks! It’s not hard to guess why, mind you, because from loose rocks, to uneven footpaths, hiking poses …
The Trails We Blaze: Hiking – Ankle Injury Prevention Read More »
With kids on summer break, vacations lined up and longer days our daily rhythm can be thrown out of whack. Not to worry, sometimes change is good. Here are some tips to help guide you through changes in schedule: Plan your meals ahead of time, especially when traveling! This will help your body stayed fueled, …
Five Ways To Manage Changes In Schedule To Feel Your Best Read More »
Do you feel as if you are shortening as you age? Like gravity is literally shrinking your spine? Well, like grey hair will happen for most of us at some point, so can degenerative diseases involving the lack of space, especially in the spine. Diagnosis’s such as osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, degenerative disc disease are …
