Ever have a “crick” in your neck that doesn’t seem to get any better? No matter how you stretch, bend, or move it, it never seems to get better. If so, you’re not alone. In fact, a lot of research has been published over the last several years...
What exactly is chronic pain? Well, the easy answer is “pain that has been going on for a while”. But let’s dive into the details a bit. We’ll try to provide a high-level explanation of pain & chronic pain and what the research shows is...
Many conditions lead to knee pain. However, osteoarthritis (OA) and patellar tendinopathy (PT) are the most common causes of knee pain in adults [1][2]. Symptoms go on for years and impact quality of life, participation in sports or leisure activities, and even work-...
Low back pain and sciatica can be frustrating and sometimes confusing. I know when my wife was pregnant with one of our children, she experienced low back pain and sciatica. It kept her up at night, limited her movement during the day, and prevented her from doing...
I’m sure you’ve heard the adage “move it or lose it!”. Especially when talking about pain, recovering from surgery, or even preventing surgery, active movement & exercise play a big role in living a healthy and engaged life. This holds true...
Do you have shoulder pain? If you do, you’re not alone. Shoulder pain ranks just shy of lower back pain when it comes to causes of disability & pain. That makes it a fairly common reason that patients may schedule an appointment with a doctor or...
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