What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition affecting people over 50 years of age that causes pain and stiffness in your neck, shoulders and hips. It may also affect your upper arms, thighs and back. You’ll usually feel the pain and stiffness on both sides of your body. The aching and stiffness […]
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease) is an abnormal thickening of fascia, a layer of tissue under the skin, in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard lump or thick band. Over time, it can cause one or more […]
Sleep Disturbance and how it’s related to Chronic Pain/Issues
Sleep Disturbance and how it’s related to Chronic Pain/Issues It is not uncommon to have a chronic issue – whether its chronic pain, tension, stiffness. Unfortunately, the discomfort and issues aren’t isolated to the area of pain. Eventually the issues spread throughout the body affecting everything from additional areas of pain, mental state, and more […]
Ergonomics for Work Desks
One of the leading causes of tension building in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips has to do with improper ergonomics in a seated position for work, school, etc.
The Problem with Supplements
A deep dive into the issues with Supplements
Why do I have Hip Pain?
Hip pain comes from a few potential causes but most obviously it comes from prolonged sitting over time. Most people (including students) sit for the majority of the day
Lactic Acid causes soreness? Not really
Lactic acid is actually a fuel, not a caustic waste product. Muscles make it deliberately, producing it from glucose, and they burn it to obtain energy
What is Bell’s Palsy?
What is Bell’s Palsy? As explained in this study by NIH, https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/bells-palsy, Bell’s palsy is defined as facial paralysis. It results from dysfunction/impingement of cranial nerve VII, which connects your brain to the muscles that control facial expression (the nerve also is involved with taste and ear sensation) Symptoms include: Sudden weakness or paralysis on […]
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure/impingement on the sciatic nerve.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is defined as chronic pain in the heel and sole of the foot. Pain can range from soreness to sharp pain particularly with use or pressure on foot.