Lumbar spinal stenosis, sounds like a lot of words right? Lets break it down. Stenosis means narrowing. In lumbar spinal stenosis, the space inside the lowest part of the spinal canal has narrowed. This puts pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves extending from...
Halloween is a time of carving pumpkins, costumes and trick-or-treating, however multiple accidents happen each year that can cause serious injury. With a few simple precautions you can make sure your loved ones Halloween is full of fun and excitement, without the...
A pulled hamstring is a common term that refers to a strain of one, or more, of the hamstring muscles. Hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries of the lower body and occur when one of the muscles or tendons tear. Athletes participating in sports such as...
Parenting comes with a lot of responsibilities, normal activities like picking toys up off the floor, pushing strollers and carrying your child all come with the territory. But, don’t forget to take care of your body while you are taking care of your baby. Here...
This week we’re shining a spotlight on STAND (Sustainable Therapy And New Development). STAND believes that freedom from pain and disability is a basic human right, not a privilege. They are taking their work to rural Haiti, where only the highest socioeconomic...
A sprained ankle seems harmless, right? Wrong – Several new studies have suggested that the effect of just one sprain could have long lasting implications that could possibly alter the way you move for years to come. The ankle is the at the base of our body, and...
