This is something that I hear in the clinic almost daily…that my patients have been told that arthritis is just part of “getting old,” and you just have to deal with it, or take medications to ease the pain. However, this advice couldn’t be further from the truth! More and more studies are showing that […]
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You’ve twisted your ankle…so now what should you do?
Have you ever had that sharp, unforgettable pain when twisting your ankle? Most people at some point have experienced a sprained ankle, whether it was from stepping wrong or from a sports injury. When this happens, what should you do and how do you recover? The ankle is made up of many strong, supportive ligaments […]
What is Runner’s Knee?
Runner’s Knee…what is it and what can you do about it? If you’ve ever experienced that pain in the front part of your knee – sometimes it’s sharp and sudden, and sometimes it can be dull and achy. This is referred to as runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome. You may be thinking, what is […]
Do you suffer from “text neck”?
Did you know? Your head weighs 10-12 pounds….every few degrees we lean forward, thats a few more pounds of strain on our spine. This means when you’re looking down at your phone (which is about 60 degrees of motion)…you are loading your spine with 60 extra pounds!!! IF you are in this position for too […]
Shin Splints…Why do they happen?!
Shin splints…WHY do they happen?! Have you ever had that aching, burning sensation in the front part of your lower leg….and it gets worse as you continue your activity? This is referred to as shin splints. So, what are they exactly? Shin splints are when you feel pain along the inside of the shin bone. […]
What To Do About Plantar Fasciitis!
Plantar Fasciitis…. what to do when that nagging pain strikes! If you’ve ever woken up in the morning and the first few steps you take result in excruciating heel and foot pain, then it’s possible that you have plantar fasciitis. So what is this…and why? The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that […]