Whiplash is a common condition mostly associated after a rear end car collision. When rear ended, your head is quickly extended backwards before your head hits the head rest forcing…
Degenerative disk disease (DDD) is a common spinal condition that affects many people worldwide. In fact, it is so common that virtually all persons over the age of 40 have…
Spinal Stenosis is the condition in which space in the spinal canal, or the space where the nerves exiting the spinal cord is reduced. This reduction of space adds pressure…
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout the body most often affecting the lower…
Post surgery healing can be long and painful. A speedy recovery from major surgeries like a torn achilles tendon, knee replacement, or a hip replacement is always the goal. Many…
Vertebral discs serve as a padding in between the bones (vertebrae) in your neck and back. They allow you to bend, twist and extend in all directions. Over time, disc…
Numbness, tingling, pin and needle sensations, loss of feeling, hot nerve pain, and complete loss of feelings are some typical symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (PN). Neuropathy affects more than 20…
Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve originates between the L4/L5 nerve root and ties into the nerves exiting from the sacral…
Achilles tendonitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon. The achilles tendon is named after the Greek mythological figure “Achilles” who was invulnerable to any injury except if this…
Golfer’s elbow, also referred to as medial epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain and tenderness on the inner side of your elbow. It’s often related to repeated wrist and/or…