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Follow The Nerve

Follow The Nerve

I do apologize to some of my readers as this blog post contains some in-depth anatomy. Please don’t see that as a reason to tune out…

The Benefit Of Belief

The Benefit Of Belief

The other day I had a patient ask if it made sense to use pressure points on the foot to relieve her shoulder pain. She said that it…

Do Inversion Tables Really Work?

Do Inversion Tables Really Work?

Does an inversion table really work? Not in the long run… Mayo Clinic only recommends the treatment for short-term relief. They refer to…

A Story of Massive Proportions

A Story of Massive Proportions

The other day I was discussing the benefits of physical therapy with a new employee at the clinic. Over the past couple weeks of training…

Where Does Dizziness Come From?

Where Does Dizziness Come From?

One of the most commonly missed sources of dizziness is the neck. That’s right, the neck contributes to balance and the brain relies on…

Uh oh, I slipped a disc!

Uh oh, I slipped a disc!

Are we causing more problems with all this imaging? I hear on a weekly basis patients say, “oh that’s my pain from the herniated disc” or…

Lets Change

Lets Change

Healthcare has a curative mentality. Medical Doctors are trained to perform expensive procedures and prescribe medication intended to…

The Value of Urgency

The Value of Urgency

Ever wondered how much it costs you to wait on receiving the right type of care? Lets say the average patient has been suffering with…

Car Crash -> Whiplash -> Headache

Car Crash -> Whiplash -> Headache

Here is the question… Do your headaches have anything to do with that car accident years ago? In most cases, your bumps and bruises…

Is Physical Therapy Right For You?

Is Physical Therapy Right For You?

This question seems tricky to answer without having a patient sitting in front of me. This is because physical therapists are trained to…