From the earliest moments of his life, Joe was an extremely active boy. He would attempt to climb up on to everything he could, often falling off: furniture, vehicles, rocks, trees, etc. When he began school, he was constantly involved in every sport available to him: football, baseball, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and more. Joe particularly […]
Low Back Pain and Balance Specific Exercises
Low back pain (LBP) and its relationship to balance has been a recent topic on this site, and an initial discussion regarding specific balance exercises was introduced last month. This month’s article will complete the discussion about what you can do to preserve your current balance skills or better yet, improve them! Remember, wear your […]
Cervical Traction – The Many Options and How To Use It!
Last month, we looked at the published evidence that overwhelmingly supports the use of cervical traction. As promised, this month’s focus is the proper methods of applying it. The type of traction that this discussion will address will be limited to the kind that can be purchased and then used in the home, usually multiple […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – 13 Fun Facts!
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) results in numbness, tingling, and sometimes weak grip strength due to pinching of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. There are many conditions that are similar to CTS, many of which we have discussed in the past. The following is a list of “13 […]
Fibromyalgia and “SHINE”
Fibromyalgia (FM) management can be as difficult as making a definitive diagnosis. FM is characterized by generalized body aches and feeling exhausted, and yet, in spite of the exhaustion, the inability to sleep is a “classic” FM complaint. FM sufferers, as well as the caregivers, know how physically and mentally difficult it is to manage […]
Whiplash Facts 3
“Whiplash” is considered a non-medical term that encompasses a range of injuries. These injuries typically affect the neck and are caused by a sudden movement of the neck associated with extension or forceful backward bending. The medical term “cervical acceleration-deceleration” (CAD) is considered to be a more accurate description of what happens during a car accident, and the term “whiplash associated disorders” (WAD) describes the injury’s residual signs and symptoms.
Whiplash Injury, Chronic Pain, Non-Pharmacologic Managements Adjuncts
Not everyone injured in a motor vehicle collision recovers completely. A percentage of those injured will suffer for years or sometimes even for decades. Documented examples of this chronic pain syndrome include: In 1964, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) published a study where the author followed 145 whiplash-injured patients for more than […]
What Most Doctors Might Not Know About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease is basically “heartburn.” This, of course, does NOT arise from the heart, but rather, is usually the reflux of the stomach’s acidic contents into the esophagus (the tube that runs between the mouth and stomach). GERD has been reported to be the most common cause of heartburn and affects up […]
Soft Tissue Injury and Repair
Phases of Healing Improvements in Timing and Quality of Healing Problems and Residual Characteristics There are many published journal articles and books pertaining to the topic of “Soft Tissue Injury and Repair.” My favorites include: Studies on development of connective tissue in transparent chambers in rabbit’s ear; American Journal of Anatomy; 1940. Orthopaedic Medicine, Diagnosis […]
Low Back Pain and Balance 2
Statistically, most people (estimated to be about 90%) will seek care for Low Back Pain (LBP) at some point in their lifetime. Last month, we discussed the role foot orthotics play in the management of LBP by improving balance, and it seems appropriate to discuss other ways we can improve our balance, hence the topic this month!
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