Why do I have Hip Pain?
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: work studies commuting relaxing traveling, etc. “Sitting unfortunately is not a passive activity” and the hips flexors and the gluteal […]
Lactic Acid causes soreness? Not really
Lactic Acid causes soreness? Not really. There are a lot of misconceptions about what causes soreness. For many years sport scientists have explained that it is a by-product of over use/intense exercise and that an accumulation of lactic acid is the primary reason why we experience soreness. Luckily now there are plenty of studies published […]
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?
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. The nerve starts in L3 through S3 region in the lower spine and goes down the back of the glutes and leg. What are the causes? There are a […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
What is Plantar Fasciitis? According to Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846 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. What are the causes? This is a condition stereotypically associated with overuse. People who are most […]
What is TMJ Disorder?
What is TMJ Disorder? What is TMJ? TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint. Your temporomandibular joints are located on both sides of your face, just in front of your ears. The TMJs connect your lower jawbone to your skull and assist in movements like chewing and speaking. The disorders of TMJ is anything that encompasses: Pain […]
Why do I have Chronic Pain?
Why do I have Chronic Pain? What’s chronic pain? As defined in this article, chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for 12 weeks or longer regardless of medication. Typical areas of chronic pain Neck pain Back pain Hip pain Knee pain Ankle/foot pain Headaches/migraines So what are the causes? Excluding results of trauma, […]
Dangers of Too Much Exercise
“Researchers analyzed the workout patterns and health of 3,175 black and white men and women aged 18 to 30 over a span of 25 years. The subjects were participants in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults study, in which they self-reported their health and exercise in eight follow-up examinations over a quarter of […]
Medicaid Explained
A simple and easy to understand explanation of Medicaid and the health of the nation.
Stretching vs Rolling
Stretching vs Rolling There is a lot of confusion when it comes to the difference between rolling and stretching: how to do them, how long, how often, etc. First the definitions: Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order […]