The bad advice I have heard about labral tears…

“Arthroscopic surgery is the only solution for labral tears," is scary and bad advice. The worst part? This is not backed up by research. Labral tears in the shoulder, otherwise known as slap tears, are common injuries to the shoulder. So, what is the "labrum?" The...

Your MRI results are NOT the end of the world.

I had a new patient come in last week who told me she thought she would never get better. So I asked her why she felt that way? She said her MRI results had shown multiple disc herniations in her back and neck and she was told she would have to live with the pain she...

A rotator cuff tear is no big deal. Right?

The answer here is.....maybe. Rotator cuff tears can USUALLY be managed conservatively or in the worst cases repaired surgically. But what happens if NONE of these treatments happens? A rotator cuff tear COULD turn into something called rotator cuff arthropathy-...
Medicare cuts arrived here in January. Why you should pay attention. 

Medicare cuts arrived here in January. Why you should pay attention. 

Hey everyone! On Nov 1st, the Federal government issued a final ruling that’s going to result in Medicare cuts of 4.5%. In an already dysfunctional and overcrowded healthcare system - this is going to be a problem for you (the consumer) - and here’s why… Healthcare is...

What are my 5 FAVORITE upper body exercises…..and why?

What are my 5 FAVORITE upper body exercises…..and why?

How many of you go to the gym and do an upper body day, then a lower body day?  I know personally, with how busy my schedule was in the last year, I have had to modify my workouts to be short and efficient. Therefore, I had to make sure I was doing exercises that...

RA- One of the most common types of arthritis: what is it?

RA- One of the most common types of arthritis: what is it?

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an inflammatory joint disease that affects up to 1% of the adults in the developed world. That means you probably know someone who suffers from it. Why am I telling you about it today?  I have several patients with RA who I am...

Who Should Evaluate Your Neck Pain? And When?

Who Should Evaluate Your Neck Pain? And When?

When you have pain, which doctor do you turn to first?  If it’s tooth pain, I HOPE you choose a dentist. If you have a broken leg, I HOPE you choose an orthopedist. If you have neck pain, I HOPE you choose a chiropractor. Neck pain occurs in about 15-20% of the...