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January 18, 2018
Knee Pain

Knee Pain

Knee pain.  It’s not just for “old people” and former athletes.  Knee pain affects people of all ages (growing pain anyone?), all activity levels, and all sizes.  A quick Google search for “knee pain” yields about 11,000,000 results in under a half a second.  One study found that on average 21% of Asians reported knee …

December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Today I shift focus a bit. “There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for …

December 11, 2017
Exercises for Neck Pain

Exercises for Neck Pain

Neck Pain, part 3 (exercises) **As always:  this blog is not intended to diagnose or prescribe specific treatment for individuals.  If you have a history of serious medical problems, questions, or other concerns, consult an appropriate medical professional.** In part 1 of my series on neck pain, I recommended stretching your neck.  Here are some …

November 27, 2017
What’s the big deal about posture?

What’s the big deal about posture?

Neck pain, part 2 So, what’s the big deal about posture?  Many of us grew up with our mom harping on us to, “Stand up straight!”  I can remember rolling my eyes as I straightened up to get her off my back.  Well, she was right.  That slumped-over, rounded-shoulder posture is at the root of …

November 13, 2017
What a pain in the neck!

What a pain in the neck!

Neck pain, part 1 Ranking closely behind low back pain, neck pain is another common source of muscle-joint complaints.  A 2003 study from the Netherlands found that 40-50% of people surveyed reported episodes of neck pain, some lasting more than 3 months. A 2007 article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) estimates that at some …

October 27, 2017
Prevent Back Pain

Prevent Back Pain

Back Pain, Part 4—Prevention Wouldn’t it be great to avoid back pain altogether?  And if you have had one or more episodes of low back pain, avoiding another occurrence is probably high on your list. So far, we have looked at basic causes of low back pain, simple self-treatment, common exercises for low back pain, and …

October 13, 2017
Back Pain—Don’t I need an MRI?

Back Pain—Don’t I need an MRI?

Back Pain, Part 3                                                                          It is very common for people with low back pain to ask whether they should …

September 28, 2017
Exercises for Back Pain

Exercises for Back Pain

In my last post, I discussed general information, causes, and basic self-treatment for back pain.  In this post, I will go into more detail about some exercises for low back pain.  As a reminder, seek medical attention if you have the following conditions: Pain is worsening or is not getting better after 4-6 weeks with …

September 14, 2017
Got Back Pain?

Got Back Pain?

Back pain. If you are a living, breathing human being, you have either experienced back pain yourself or known someone who has.  This post is part 1 of a series discussing this common issue. Back pain is the #1 cause of job related disability in the United States.  Some studies estimate that Americans spend $50+ billion …

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