Fall Hiking and Knee Pain: Why Your Knees Hurt Going Downhill Fall hiking is officially here, and it’s my favorite time to be on a trail. The air is cooler, the leaves are changing, and a climb that felt miserable to do in August weather now sounds like a great idea. Until the way down. You may feel perfectly fine (okay, more like out of breath) climbing to...
Ski Season in New Hampshire Isn’t Over: How to Prevent Knee Pain on the Slopes Ski season in New Hampshire isn’t over yet – and if your knees are already starting to “talk” to you after a day on the mountain, it’s time to pay attention. Whether you’re skiing in the White Mountains or making weekend trips north from Portsmouth, NH, your knees take on significant stress with...
Golf is a favorite pastime for millions – and now that the season is in full swing here in New England – many players are eager to hit the course as often as possible. But when back, knee, elbow, or shoulder pain creeps in – those 18 holes can quickly lose their appeal – and even become depressing. Pain doesn’t just interfere with your swing. It can drain...
If I were lucky enough to be on Jayson Tatum’s rehab team following his Achilles tendon repair, I’d be pulling out all the stops to help him recover quickly, fully, and most importantly, safely. An Achilles injury is no joke – even for the fittest, most elite athletes in the world. But with the right approach and the right technology, a full recovery and return to play is...
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 Mountain peaks that are over 4000 feet in elevation – and there are...
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...
If you love to run, then you’re probably no stranger to running injuries. But if you love to run and you’re over 50, not only are you more likely to suffer a running-related injury compared to runners half your age, but you’ll tend to suffer from different categories of injuries as well. In older runners, we tend to see more soft-tissue related injuries versus problems with joints and...
Golf is a beloved passion enjoyed by millions around the world, and the season has officially begun here in New England. Let’s talk about golf injuries. Most golfers won’t let anything get in the way of tee time – but when you’re dealing with back, knee, elbow, or shoulder pain – playing 18-holes is just not as fun. An injury of any kind during golf season not only impacts...
Most golfers I know won’t let anything stop them from being out on the course – especially here in New England where the golf season is not very long. But let’s face it, when something hurts, playing 9-holes is just not as fun. Jack Nicklaus had it right when he said, “Professional golfers condition to play golf; amateur golfers play golf to condition.” That explains why 62 percent...
5 Reasons Exercise is Hurting Your Back 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 disc...
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