It’s almost unavoidable that everyone will need some kind of orthopedic treatment in their life time. This is because of the natural aging of our bodies, and the over use of joints, muscles and bones, over the years. People who are more active and involved in sports are more likely to [...]
Injuries are unavoidable, especially if you an athlete. Injuries can occur from playing a sport, or even from working out improperly.
Sometimes an injury occurs when a person fails to use proper exercise methods, or it could be caused by another person, either accidental or on purpose. None the less, the [...]
Pain in the inside of the knee can be caused by medial meniscus tears, arthritis and medial collateral ligament injuries.
There are two moon shaped cartilage that act as shock absorbers for the knee. The medial collateral ligament is connected to the medial meniscus. As such, any impact on the lateral side of the knee can [...]
Are Flip Flops Bad for Your Feet?
For those who don’t know what flip flops are, they are the flat soled sandals that make a “flopping” sound when you walk. Over the years flip flops have increased in popularity, so the question of “are flip flops bad for my feet” has been asked.
My answer to that [...]
Chiropractors CAN treat TMJ. It is their belief that the cause maybe from spinal misalignment. This means back or neck problems related to posture.
The chiropractor will work the inside and outside of the mouth via massage, as well as, adjust the joint. This will relax the muscles by reducing the stress. The jaw will reposition, [...]
Trauma is derived from Greek descent. A situation is considered traumatic when a person experiences a serious injury or catastrophic event. After this, a person may experience shock. Trauma has a medical and psychiatric definition. The medical definition of trauma refers to shock, a critical bodily injury or wound. Blunt trauma is also considered a [...]
Physiatry is a medical specialization that has been around since 1947. The focus of this discipline is not only to restore the functional ability but to optimize quality of life. This discipline uses a whole-person approach.
What does the Physiatrist do?
The physiatrist is the individual who establishes the plan of care, listens and helps the patient [...]
One would be hard pressed in today’s society to go an entire day without seeing some reference to professional sports. Fame, fortune, and glory are things that every young participant playing in a Pop Warner or Little League game aspires to achieve. However, what many people don’t realize is that professional athletes put their careers, [...]
Hip rehabilitation is necessary in various situations from just simple pain to post hip surgery. The hip is a very stable joint thanks to ligaments and strong muscles that surround it. If any injury occurs it can be disabling and affect simple daily activities like walking and going up and down stairs.
Hip injuries can be [...]
Chiropractic is a word from Greek descent, which means “treatment by hand.” Chiropractic is a health profession that utilizes manipulation of the body. Chiropractic focuses on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
The philosophy is to create harmony within the body
The goals are to prevent mechanical disorders and diagnose and treat those that are found. The [...]
