What is it? Plantar fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the heel to the toes. It is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. The plantar fascia normally acts like a shock absorber, supporting the Read more about Plantar Fasciitis[…]
“I have this leg pain. I talked to my friend who had the exact same thing and her doctor said that it’s sciatica. She showed me her exercises and I gave them a try. They seemed to make things worse. Mine must be really bad! I guess I’ll just have to live with the pain.” Read more about Sciatica: A Pain in the Butt[…]
Every new year, previously half full gyms and exercise classes begin to burst at the seams with eager new participants pledging that this will finally be the year that they will make some changes in their exercise regimen. Sadly, by the time January 15th rolls around, the full gyms and exercise classes shrink down to Read more about Resolve to Stop Making Unsuccessful Resolutions[…]
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain, localized tender points, and extreme fatigue. It is most common in females and has been shown to affect approximately 2% of the population. Although pain is the primary complaint, those with fibromyalgia also commonly experience stiffness, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness, Read more about Fibromyalgia[…]
What is a concussion? It is a disturbance in brain cells due to an acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull. The disturbance in brain cells causes the brain to discharge uncontrollably resulting in one or more of the following signs or symptoms: Loss of consciousness (Not necessarily – over 90% of concussions Read more about What is a concussion? What should I do?[…]