“Yikes! I’m having back surgery! Then what?” Lest you’re wondering what recovering from back surgery is like, here’s an idea of what to expect. Some of it may surprise you – even pleasantly! After you get home from the hospital . . . Which you were in for probably three to four days, you’ll need [...]
How do you know you have spinal stenosis? There are many ways to detect (or at least suspect) whether the pain you may be feeling is being caused by spinal stenosis. Since the condition is caused by the narrowing of the spinal cord, it can create pain in a plethora of ways due to the [...]
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 need orthopedic treatment in [...]
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 injuries do occur and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Drop foot is a medical condition of the foot that is usually caused by an injury, but in some cases it is caused by an illness. Drop foot is when the muscles, nerves and tendons, fail, not allowing the foot and ankle to bend properly. The toes are unable to bend right and this can [...]
