Because most individuals’ arches collapse in our shoes, we commonly advise our clients wear supplemental supports in their footwear. Orthotics, or at least foam arch supports have been repeatedly effective in curing pain and mechanical dysfunction.Adding height to the navicular bone at the medial arch of our feet changes it’s functional position, as well as the… Read More »
Uneven pelvic alignment, crooked knees, flat feet and an assortment of aches and pains are easily corrected. With inexpensive adjustments to shoes and exercises, the pain subsides in just days. Pelvic Obliquity is an unfortunate result of a very common foot and ankle problem. In most cases of knee and back pain, I see an “apparent” leg length… Read More »
Exercise is prescribed to assist healing from surgeries, injuries and chronic pain. At every stage, exercise activities aid in your recovery. Here are some exercise benefits: · Improve strength and restore range of motion. · Stimulate soft tissue healing. · Reduce inflammatory conditions. · Improve body awareness. · Reduce pain in joints because muscle balance improves the ability… Read More »
Dislocating a shoulder is a traumatic experience. After having it put back in place (or like Mel Gibson, you smack your shoulder into a wall), there is a good chance you will have some questions about what happens next. After a short period of time in a sling, you will progress to exercises like pulleys,… Read More »
Traveling is rough on the body. Whether traveling alone on business or to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore. Warm Up, Cool Down Treat travel as an athletic event. Warm up before settling into a car or plane, and… Read More »
Healthful self-hydration is very important to a fit lifestyle. Many times our patients suffer from muscular and spinal and joint pain, leg cramps and general malaise that could be an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes. We suggest drinking 2 glasses of water as soon as the discomfort begins. One should consume 1/2 oz. of pure… Read More »
If It’s Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It If you were told you had a meniscus tear either by physical evaluation or by testing such as MRI should you have a surgical repair? If it’s not very painful, not locking and not changing functional tolerance, I say “No”. Exam Findings – We evaluate using physical findings.… Read More »
Spinal stabilization is an important aspect of recovery from spinal pain, whether the problem is newly acquired or chronic. Exercise and proper body mechanics are well matched in this approach. Injuries and poor posture cause pain resulting in weakness that will not resolve completely without personal effort on the part of the person seeking assistance. The symptomatic spinal segment… Read More »
By Guy Slowik MD FRCS – The spine, which connects the skull to the pelvis, is also called the vertebral column. It consists of 24 segments of block-shaped bone called vertebrae and an additional 9 fused vertebrae that make up the lowest part of the spine, the sacrum and tailbone. Each vertebrae of the vertebral… Read More »
A pro golfer typically might warm up 90 minutes to 2 hours before walking out to the tee. His routine would consist of stretching, putting hitting, practicing short game and then back to any special shots and out to the green. A typical routine for a recreational golfer would be different. Get out of the… Read More »