What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Osgood-Schlatter is not really a disease; but an overuse injury that causes knee pain in young athletes most commonly between the ages of 9 and 16 years. It is characterized by activity-related pain that occurs a few...
Energy Drink or Coffee for the Afternoon Slump
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many afternoons in our office you will see several of us with coffee and others with energy drinks. Is one better than the other? Energy drinks are an occasional books, but shouldn’t be sipped on a regular basis. Many energy...
Why is Exercise Important for Lower Back Pain?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exercise is such an important thing for all of us to be doing, especially for the lower back. Most of us with at some point in our lives experience some kind of lower back pain. Most of us can prevent a lot of it by taking the time...
DO YOU HAVE KNEE PAIN?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many types of knee pain and many suffer with it without seeking treatment. If you’ve been experiencing knee pain more than 3 weeks you need to seek out advice from a physician. Here are 4 questions you should ask your...
Keep Your Running Injury Free
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to Runner’s World, over 50 percent of all runners get injured every year. Most experts agree that to lower injury risk, you need a strong body, good form, and the right shoe. Follow these simple steps to keep you from...
TREATING ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WHAT IS A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder and allow it to move. The rotator cuff muscles interlock to work as a unit. They help to stabilize the shoulder joint and also...
Avoid Hip Flexor Injuries & Strains with These Simple Tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The hip flexors are a collection of muscles that work together to allow you to flex your hip joint, which includes actions like bending at the waist and lifting your knees. The primary muscles required for hip flexion are the...
Choosing the Right Doctor for Back Pain Treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Low back pain is one of the most common medical complaints, so family doctors see a lot of back pain patients. But if four to six weeks of painkillers and exercise therapy doesn’t help a patient, it may be time for a...