Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive imaging technology that produces 3D detailed anatomical images. It is often used for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring. MRI’s identify structural abnormalities that may be contributing to pain. Recently, numerous studies have shown that such abnormalities are common in people without pain, raising the question of whether […]
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If you are like many people in the workforce, your job requires to be seated at a desk for long periods, staring at a computer monitor all day, or prolonged standing. Unfortunately, this is putting a lot of people at risk of chronic pain, injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders, all of which can have an impact […]
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It’s that time of year again; Back to School. Kids dread it, parents love it but what we can all agree on is the importance of a reliable backpack to get you through the year. Nothing is worse than having your kid come home in shambles (picture Clark Griswold post Jelly of the Month Club […]
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Every year we make sure to schedule our routine appointments such as: doctor checkups, pediatricians, dentist visits, etc. As you have grown you may even have changed doctors or providers that are better suited for your individual needs, and because of this, you most likely assume that all of your based health needs are covered. Not […]
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Ever wonder how you’re able to type without looking at the keyboard? Or kick a ball without staring directly down at your feet? Our bodies are laced with hundreds of specialized sensors that help tell us where our limbs are in space. These sensors lie within our skin, muscles, and joints and play a big […]
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Most likely you have never considered visiting a physical therapist unless you had pain, an injury, or referred by a doctor, and most people don’t have a trip to the physical therapist on their list of yearly check-ups like a dental appointment. But did you know that more and more people are going to physical […]
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Is your young athlete ready for summer sports? Summer temperatures, humidity, and training are a few items that effect fluid loss and sports performance. On average, it can take 10-14 days for an individual to acclimate to the training environment and exercise intensity of the sport. When an individual loses body fluids greater than 1-2% […]
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Are you suffering from pain in the hips, lower back, legs, or buttocks? If so, you could be dealing with an issue with the sacroiliac joint. Often times lower back pain can be attributed to this often overlooked joint. Many people have never heard of the sacroiliac joints and have no idea what they do, […]
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What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff if a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, allowing the shoulder to move while keeping it stable. This mobility and stability is needed for everyday activities but becomes extremely critical for athletes that put a lot of stress on their shoulders. The rotator […]
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When I look at this photo from mid-July, all I can think is, “That guy has no idea what’s coming.” It’s easy to smile in the mountains with a puppy, unaware that the lower back pain you had been starting to feel before and during a hike was actually an L5-SI herniation. I plodded along […]
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