Fix That Aching Head
If you have a head, you’ve probably had a headache. Sorry to get scientific, but facts are facts. For most people, headaches go away on their own or with an Aspirin and an ice pack. No harm done. But sometimes headaches linger, possibly for a couple days or weeks at a time. What happens then? […]
Finding Your Center (of Back Pain)
As previously discussed, radicular pain (shooting pain down the course of a nerve as it exits the spine) is pretty common when it comes to back pain. Some common pathologies typically associated with radicular pain are herniated discs and spinal stenosis (narrowing of the gap where the nerve exits the spinal canal). When it comes […]
Pain in the Butte II: Sciatica
Back pain is a complex issue in the medical field. As we’ve already discussed, imaging doesn’t normally help identify sources of back pain, and pain medication (especially for back pain) doesn’t always lead to relief. When it comes to issues like back pain there are a surprising number of symptoms that tend to occur, which […]
Bunions: Not so fun-ion
Anyone who’s been lucky enough to get to know their grandparents has probably known someone with bunions. They commonly develop over years and years of stress, eventually leading to a bunion, which is a bony structure on the base of the big toe. There are several factors that can contribute to the formation of a […]
The exercises that you knee-d for arthritis
Knee pain is far and away one of the most common areas to have pain, and it’s not hard to see why. They get bumped, bruised, and beat up. We kneel on them, squat with them, and walk with them. The knees get used a lot! The joints that make up the knee are durable […]
A pinch of this, a dash of that…
Pinching in the shoulder, a phenomenon usually attributed to impingement, is an incredibly common complaint among those people who have shoulder pain. Impingement is typically believed to be caused by some structure (typically a tendon) being “pinched” as the shoulder moves around. This pinching is most common when elevating the arm, especially at or above […]
Rotator Cuff Tear? Shed No Tears
As far as shoulder injuries go, a rotator cuff tear (RCT) is incredibly common. They also have a knack for being pretty painful. Some RCTs are described as getting stabbed with a knife, and sometimes they have similar symptoms as someone having a heart attack when they occur. That’s pretty scary! But what about a […]
Lower-back pain? Could be your hips.
It’s well established that about eight in 10 people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives. And while the causes of such pain often vary, say physical therapists and other medical professionals say that increasingly, in a world that accommodates a more sedentary lifestyle, the blame for low-back pain […]
Bouncing Back from Achilles Tendon Pain
Achilles tendon pain can be one of the most limiting issues a person can experience. Athletes, particularly those in sports that involve long duration running, are the most common population to have Achilles tendon pain, but Achilles tendon pain (particularly due to tears) is also common in older adults. Achilles tendon pain is also common […]
Oh, heel (pain) – Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most diagnosed foot issues, and is pretty common in people such as runners, hikers, or people who spend a lot of time on their feet. Oddly enough, people in Eugene and Western Oregon spend quite a bit of time doing these activities. Some daily maintenance can ensure you don’t […]