Why Do You Feel Pain After Carpal Tunnel Surgery? Even after undergoing surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, some patients are still bothered by occasional tingling and numbness in the affected hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the median nerve, which runs down the forearm, through the wrist and into the hand where it provides feeling andContinue Reading »
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When you shouldn’t ignore Low Back Pain?
As much as low back pain plagues a great number of people in our society. Ignoring is not always the most prudent path to take. The irony is the ability to tolerate pain is not always a benefit. Ignoring the pain? I still remember a story of a man in Miami, Florida walking bare feetContinue Reading »
You can't treat an MRI
You Can’t Treat an MRI Often I meet patients that are distressed after getting the results of an MRI or X-Ray. This is not unusual situation. Between the medical terms and fact you are reading something about a condition you may have to face it can be difficult to interpret. At times we have “incidentalContinue Reading »
Wyckoff Physical Therapist Discusses "Text Neck" Prevention
Wyckoff Physical Therapist Talks Natural Approach to Healing on Radio
Does Running Cause Disc Problems?
Recent Studies Show Running and Exercise May Actually Strengthen the Intervertebral Disc A recent study looked at the lumbar disc problems, Intervertebral Discs (IVDs) in people that were runners for greater than five years and also ran more than 50+ kilometers per week (long distance runners). The intervertebral discs act as shock absorbentsContinue Reading »
Inspired by Family: My Cousin / MMA Middleweight, Chris Weidman
I thought you would enjoy this story about my cousin, Chris Weidman. In this video, he shares his thoughts on being the #1 ranked MMA middleweight and then losing that title. He discusses his struggles to learn, rebounding from adversity, and returning for another fight. Most importantly, Chris talks about the importance of family inContinue Reading »
Watch Out for the “Winter Effect”
In my practice, I’ve noticed over the years that many of my patients – especially those with spine related problems – will return for treatment soon after the end of the winter. The common variable? In the wintertime, people are just not as active as they are during the spring, summer and fall; they areContinue Reading »
Rasheeda and Her Sauna Vest: A Common Myth in the World of Weight Loss
Recently I viewed a post from an Instagram influencer named Rasheeda about her workout routines and using a “Sauna Vest.” First off, I NEVER want to discourage anyone from working out. I love that she is inspiring others to use natural ways to reduce body weight, get stronger and improve general health. However, in thisContinue Reading »
David Wright: a Rare Case of Spinal Stenosis Ending an Athlete’s Career
This is an unusual case of spinal stenosis in a young athlete. Spinal stenosis is often found in older individuals, so hearing this story really caught my attention. Younger athletes often have spine-related conditions associated with herniated and bulging discs, muscle spasms, sciatica, piriformis syndrome and facet syndrome. That being said, younger individuals and athletesContinue Reading »