Why You Should Avoid a Cortisone Shot in Your Knee (And What to Do Instead)
Knee pain can be debilitating, making simple tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing up a painful experience. For many, the quick fix seems to be a cortisone shot – an anti-inflammatory injection that offers temporary relief from knee pain. When injected into the knee, the cortisone (a type of steroid) targets the inflamed […]
Four Overlooked Reasons Your Knee Pain Won’t Go Away
If you’re one of the many people out there suffering from chronic knee pain – and wondering why it won’t just go away – you’re not alone. Most of the folks I speak with in this situation have been told it’s simply due to arthritis, old age, or general wear and tear – and there […]
Six Tips for Managing Knee Pain without Medication
When you’re suffering from lingering knee pain that just won’t go away, it can deeply affect your day-to-day life. And when this happens – it’s easy to become desperate and resort to daily medication – or “quick fix” procedures or surgery. But there’s good news – there are plenty of natural, non-medicated ways to manage […]
Three Lessons Learned from Hiking with my Pup
I have a 10.5-year-old Black Lab/Hound-mix rescue pup (named Bodie) who I bring with me everywhere when I’m allowed. But our favorite place to hang out? Hiking trails. Bodie and I have been slowly working on finishing our “NH48”. For those of you not familiar – we’re trying to hike all of the NH White […]
The Hidden Risks of Relying on Back MRIs
If you’ve ever experienced acute or chronic back pain, or perhaps you’re suffering right now, you’ve likely wanted to “see inside” to know what’s going on. You’re not alone. Many people share this desire, and most medical doctors agree with this approach. But what if I told you that getting a back MRI too soon could […]
Why Cortisone Shots Don’t Work for Sciatica
If you’ve ever suffered from sciatica – then you don’t need me to tell you how debilitating the condition can be. From shooting and searing pain into your buttocks that can run all the way down to your foot – to numbness, tingling and loss of strength… sciatica has the ability to significantly impact your […]
5 Reasons to Ditch the Pills and Embrace Exercise as Medicine
Our bodies are built for movement, yet modern life has us sitting far more than we should. Compared to our ancestors, we’re moving less and sitting more – sometimes for over half the day. While fitness trackers and smartwatches encourage us to stand and get more steps in, it still doesn’t seem to be enough […]
Why Walking is Essential for Your Health After 50
Walking is one of the most underestimated, yet accessible and beneficial forms of exercise for folks over 50. As we age – the saying “use it or lose it” gets closer to home – and maintaining an active lifestyle becomes even more crucial. The good news is that a regular routine of walking offers a […]
How Fear Can Worsen Your Injury: The Hidden Dangers of Avoiding Movement
Fear is a natural, protective response to injury. But sometimes it can do more harm than good if you’re not careful. Reason being… When we experience pain or injury of any kind – while the pain can range from mild to excruciating – the real “pain” comes from not knowing what you just did. Was […]
Could Back Trouble Be the Root of Your Knee Pain?
One of the most important things to get right when it comes to successfully resolving knee pain is to make sure you’ve correctly identified the root cause. Sometimes, your knee pain is due to a problem within your knee joint – such as with arthritis or torn cartilage. But other times (and more often than […]
