For years massage schools have taught their students to stay away from patients with cancer. It was thought that massaging them would cause the cancer to spread or even worsen. However, new research shows that massage is actually extremely beneficial in more ways than one. Massage focuses on healing the body mentally and […]
Do you need to have imaging on your back?
I’ve read a couple of blogs recently about x-ray and MRI imaging for spine pain (see below). I get questions in the clinic all of the time about this. Specifically, when an MRI is needed and if an MRI is needed to treat a back injury. The answers may not be what you expect. First […]
Is your knee injury serious?
The following is a great article written by Dr. David Greer regarding knee injuries. In the 7 signs your knee injury is serious article, Dr. Greer notes symptoms indicative of ligament and meniscal tears. The signs that I would like to focus on are the popping, inability to bear weight, locking and specific pain symptoms. […]
How to Avoid Overuse Sports Injuries
Overuse Sports Injuries Can Be a Result of Mistakes During Training Overuse sports injuries are a common aliment I see in my practice. They usually occur with some of my most active and “in-shape” people that I see. Fitness programs and health do not always go hand and hand and can lead to overuse sports […]
Great information about frozen shoulders
The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy recently released an informational article about frozen shoulders (or adhesive capsulitis) and physical therapy (link). The article notes that an important part of patients’ success is that they are well-informed regarding their prognosis. The article states that on average it takes 1-2 years for the problem to […]
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