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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …