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Headaches and Migraines: “Why Do They Happen?”
Let’s talk about headaches. Ranging from a mid-afternoon head-pounding ache, to an agonizing pain that leaves you sensitive to light and sometimes feeling sick, headaches are something most, if not all of us, have experienced at some point in our life. For some,...
3 Things to Consider Before Knee Replacement Surgery
After my email went out Sunday – I got a lot of questions about total knee replacements. So I thought I’d address some of those concerns here… Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery has been around for decades, and generally speaking, results are very good. The most...
How Mary Avoided Unwanted Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a very good and successful option for those suffering from debilitating osteoarthritis in their knee. I’m not here to tell you that it isn’t. I’m here to tell you to proceed with caution – and do your research first. Not everyone’s knee...
3 Tips to Protect your Knees as you Age
Knee pain is the second most common musculoskeletal complaint behind back pain. It impacts one-third of all Americans at one time or another – and its prevalence has increased substantially over the last 20 years. These statistics indicate that it’s more important...
Your Pain’s Location May Not Be Its Source
Pain is such a confusing topic. And there’s lots of advice out there on what you should and shouldn’t do about it. Should you rest? Should you exercise? Apply heat or ice? Do you see a doctor? Or let it go away on its own? Before you can even think about a solution...
Inversion Tables – Are They Safe for Your Back
I probably get asked this question at least once per week… “What do you think about an inversion table for my back – should I get one?” Inversion tables have become a popular home remedy over the years for people looking to relieve back pain. But are they safe and...
Ignoring Back Pain Could Ruin Your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the Holidays are behind us – many people start to shift their focus to New Year’s resolutions. According to statista.com – the three most popular New Year’s goals are: ✓ Doing more exercise and improving their fitness ✓ Losing weight ✓ Saving money Would...
The Snow is Here: 5 Tips to Avoid Hurting your Back While Shoveling
It’s not that often that we get 5 + inches of snow in the DMV area, and there is no doubt that at some point you have to shovel that snow. There are some pros — like, it, being a good workout and getting out into the fresh air. But for the most part, this activity...
Why Arthritis Feels Worse in Winter – and What You Can Do About It
The cold weather is here and winter is on its way… do you dread this time of year because you just know your arthritis is going to act up? If so – you’re not alone. There’s a very good reason arthritis sufferers love to fly south when the cold weather sets in. But...
Keep Your Back from “Going Out” – Three Easy Ways
It’s that time of year (pandemic or not) where stress levels tend to rise, our lives feel a bit rushed in the midst of Holiday season, and sometimes we get snow – which means shoveling… It’s prime time to “throw out” your back. Did you know that four out of five...