With the winter weather around us, so many of our patients have been hesitant to come out and see us at the office. The snow, the ice, the slippery roads and walkways are not encouraging this time of year. That being said, we have been meeting so many of our patients...
Incorporating an exercise ball into workouts can benefit athletes, people rehabilitating injured or weak core muscles, as well as people who want to ease back into fitness activities. In addition to this, exercise ball workouts can also help to increase flexibility...
In most cases of shoulder impingement, nonsurgical treatment options will be recommended first. The goals of nonsurgical treatments are to: Reduce inflammation of the affected soft tissues Improve range of motion Improve supporting muscle strength and posture to...
Runners’ bodies undergo a lot of pounding that can lead to medical conditions that cause hip or thigh pain. Diagnosis can be challenging because more than one condition can be present at a given time. A patient can help his or her doctor make an accurate diagnosis by...
Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, or P.R.I.C.E., adds the concept of “protection” to the traditional R.I.C.E. protocol formula. Protecting the injured area from further damage is crucial to the healing process. Experts recommended acute injury patients...
Even though a stiff neck is typically caused by a relatively minor injury, such as a muscle strain or ligament sprain, the painful flare-ups can be quite sharp or burning. It is good to minimize painful movements and give a stiff neck some rest, but it is also...
