It’s estimated that approximately 750,000 arthroscopic knee surgeries are performed every year – the majority of them being due to a torn meniscus. But at a cost of about $4 billion per year – is this surgery even worth it? Let’s investigate… Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that’s commonly done to help “clean out” your knee joint if you’ve got degenerative arthritis, or to clip...
Is Running Bad For Your Knees? I love to play family-feud style trivia. And if there was ever a question – “Name an activity that is bad for your knees” – I know that running would be the number one answer. But this is simply not true – and there is research to prove it. There is a common myth that continued running will eventually cause, or accelerate...
Approximately 500,000 Americans undergo back surgery to relieve their pain every year. But the American Society of Anesthesiologists estimates that 20 – 40% of those surgeries fail – leaving folks worse off than before they were considering back surgery in the first place. And what happens when your first back surgery fails? You get a second surgery – and maybe even a third – to try and repair...
Back pain impacts approximately 31 Million Americans at any given time, and our health care system spends $50 Billion per year on low back pain treatment. It’s the single leading cause of disability keeping people out of work, and it’s the second most common reason for doctor’s visits. Back pain is a big problem in this country. But the even bigger problem, in my opinion, is how the...
A hamstring strain is a common injury I see in active patients aged 40 and above. But sadly – it’s also one of the most common mis-diagnoses I see as well. First, what does a true hamstring strain or injury look like? A true hamstring strain typically presents with a sudden, sharp pain in the back of your thigh. Usually during activities such as sprinting, jumping, or sudden...
Is Exercising Hurting Your Back? 5 Reasons Why. The research continues to show that the best “treatment” for back pain is exercise. But what do you do when exercising hurts your back instead of helps? This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from my clients. The doctor looks at their back and takes an X-ray. He or she only sees something like arthritis or degenerative...
If you’ve ever suffered from an episode of vertigo, then you know how debilitating and scary it can be: Room spinning, loss of balance, barely able to walk or move… The traditional route of treatment is to get yourself rushed to the emergency room (ER), undergo a myriad of diagnostic tests to rule out anything serious (like a stroke or heart attack), and then, if they can’t find...
Vertigo is often described as a distressing sensation of spinning that makes you feel as if the world is moving around you – or that you are spinning yourself. It’s an unsettling experience – and can be dangerous – as it puts you at a greater risk for falling. Over 3 million older adults are treated in the emergency room every year due to fall-related injuries. One out...
“Vertigo” is the sudden onset of dizziness, spinning and nausea that often stops you in your tracks without any visible signs or warning. If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, then you know the debilitating effects it can have on your daily life and ability to work. For those that haven’t experienced vertigo – it can be difficult to explain. Your co-worker will never understand why you missed that deadline....
For many, Holidays mean traveling to visit family and friends. Or perhaps you’re a New England resident and just want to get away from the cold for a few days. Either way, hours in the car, hours on a plane, and sleeping on mattresses you’re not used to can wreak havoc on your spine. The good news is there are some simple and easy things you can do...
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