When you're living with pain, whether it's ongoing backaches, tight shoulders from stress, or discomfort following an injury, choosing the right type of care can feel overwhelming. Two of the most commonly recommended approaches for musculoskeletal issues are...
Two types of footwear secretly make me cringe when I spot them. They are cheap flip-flops and ballet flats. These shoes and prolonged barefoot walking on concrete or tile can create the perfect storm for prompting plantar fasciitis. What is plantar fasciitis? The...
Sciatica can be a real pain in the... well, you know where. If you've ever experienced shooting pain, tingling, or numbness that radiates from your lower back down your leg, you're not alone. Sciatica affects millions of people worldwide, and the good news is that...
The other day, a new patient asked me why they were experiencing low back pain. They wanted to know how something so intense had shown up so quickly. What a loaded question! I happily launched into what is by far the most common cause and mechanism of lower back pain....
Tension headaches are the most common types of headaches and they can be effectively treated. In fact, tension headaches are one of the most common conditions that bring patients into our clinic looking for treatment and relief. Tension headaches can be very impactful...
Watch your Posture! As technologies have advanced, so has our ways of doing work, communicating with others, our habits and past times. However, our handheld devices can cause injury to our spines if not used with care. Did you know that bending your head to look at...
Back to school time can be an exciting time, but there are some things that you need to think about while getting ready for the new school year. Did you know that more than 50 percent of young people experience at least one episode of low back pain by their teenage...
Do you experience back pain? I recently read a book that I would highly recommend! Back Mechanic, The Step by Step McGill Method to Fix Back Pain, by Stuart McGill. Actually, even if you have not experienced back pain, I would highly recommend that you read this...
October 16th is World Spine Day! This is a great opportunity for us to help raise awareness about spinal health. There are many spinal conditions that affect so many of us including low back pain, neck pain, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease (osteoarthritis) and...
Plant and Rake Without the Ache Spring is upon us and we are all just itching to go outside. This is also the time of year where some of our patients show up with some new aches and pains. We are often asked “Why am I so sore? I just did some yard work for a few...