Having a tough time solving your shoulder pain? It could be the rotator cuff. Maybe it’s the shoulder joint itself? It could also have nothing to do with the shoulder at all. Hmmm. Here’s how to know when shoulder pain is not a shoulder problem, what the real...
What is Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis is diagnosed when the canal that holds our spinal cord begins to narrow and compress, it is a degenerative condition that can occur as a result of ageing combined with cumulative stressors placed on the spine. Rarely will people be...
It really shouldn't be hard to sit down, however when we sit for long periods of time at home or at work, we tend to find ourselves in a slumped, slouched or rounded posture which places a lot of strain on the spine. When this...
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) Bottom line Degenerative joint disease is a condition that can affect almost every joint in your body. It can cause pain, inflammation, crepitus (crackling sound when moving) and stiffness and it occurs when the joints between bones start to deteriorate from different stressors...
Bottom Line: Being healthy doesn't mean that you need to spend 20 hours each week in the gym. Even little things like standing at work and moving whilst at work can make a big improvement in your overall health. On the other hand, a sedentary lifestyle...
The title of this research article is "The Impact of Faulty Posture on Rotator Cuff Tears With and Without Symptoms". Rotator cuff is the description for the four main muscles around the shoulder girdle that help to elevate and rotate your shoulder. Your shoulder is...
Bottom Line: Headaches are experienced a little bit differently by everyone. You may feel tired, have blurred vision, a stiff neck, or feel as if you’re unable to function for the day. But they do all have one thing in common - they are not "normal"...
Bottom Line: The end of the year is the perfect time to sit down, reflect and create your goals for the upcoming year, and often our biggest resolutions are first, to get healthy, and second, to get it to stick! If it’s on your list to...
Bottom Line: Traveling long distances on planes, trains, and automobiles is a common side-effect of the holidays, and the stress of all this holiday travel can be overwhelming. Lifting heavy suitcases, hopping in the car for a 13+ hour drive, or even getting the middle seat...
Bottom Line: Pain in and around the shoulder is very common after a car accident or work injury. The shoulder is considered an unstable joint which means that it has a tremendous range of motion but not much stability. The combination of fantastic mobility and limited...
