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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome is common in distance runners or athletes that significantly increase their training schedule. The repetitive flexion and extension of the knee when running or cycling can cause friction on the outside of the knee. It’s this action that inflames the tendon causing the pain and snapping consistent with the iliotibial band (ITB) […]
I’ve Pulled my Hamstring Muscle, Now What?
This article addresses the cause(s), symptoms, treatment and expected results of injuring the hamstring muscle. Injury to the hamstring muscle is commonly thought of as only sports related, granted the largest number arise from sport. Hamstring injuries have been in many cases mischaracterized in the senior patient. This article addresses the cause(s), symptoms, treatment and […]
How Can I Dispose of Outdated Medicine Safely?
This question arises periodically in doctor’s offices when patients ask about using prior pain medication prescriptions left over from old injuries. There are many unused and outdated bottles of drugs and prescriptions in medicine cabinets in our homes. As drugs age, potency of the medicine is lost. Unfortunately, there remains a danger to all of […]
Shin Splints and the Athlete
A common problem with some young athletes is the development of “shin splints”. Shin splints are also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). This condition can be extremely painful and limit athletic participation. If not treated, the entire sport season may be lost. Shin splints isn’t limited to the young athlete, but can affect the older […]
Health Tips for Garden and Yard Work
Your browser does not support the audio element. After being cooped up all winter we’re anxious to get outdoors and start our yard clean-up. We can’t wait to get into the garden, till the soil and prepare for planting. The sooner we get flowers and plants in the ground the sooner they grow and bloom. […]
Prostate Cancer and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A study performed by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington and also reported by the American Cancer Society has not only made some headlines, but has come under withering criticism by several groups and the medical community. The study reported a link between ingestion of Omega-3 fatty acids and increased risk of prostate cancer. […]
Why are Opioids so Dangerous?
Opioids have been used to control acute and chronic pain for many hundreds of years. The name is from Opium Poppy plants. Opium and its derivatives became more popular in our society during the mid-19th century. Morphine was an early derivative of opium. It was addictive then as it is at present. Oxycodone was developed in the […]
Why Should I Be Concerned About My Vitamin D Levels?
Vitamin D has been receiving more attention over the past several years. For several decades vitamin D was touted for its role in bone health, but recently evidence is mounting that its benefits are far more reaching. As research has become more abundant in the study of this vitamin we are beginning to see that […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Have you ever wondered why you feel so “down in the dumps,” have “the winter blues,” or feel just plain depressed during the winter months? There is a reason; it is called “seasonal affective disorder” (SAD). It is a real condition with real consequences and problems. The condition occurs during the late fall and winter […]
Neck Pain and the Recliner Chair
A common complaint that is heard from patients in the office is reoccurring neck pain and stiffness after watching TV or taking a nap in a recliner chair. Why does this happen? There are several reasons for this complaint and some will be presented in this article as well as some suggestions given to prevent […]
The Rebound Headache
The rebound headache or medication overuse headache is a recent addition to the headache classification family. A paper was written in 1984 that outlined this phenomena. This complaint is seen in doctors’ offices with increasing frequency. The rebound headache is a common result of prolonged use of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesic medication. These OTC medications can […]
Temporomandibular Joint Headaches (TMJ)
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge joint. It only opens and closes, like a door hinge. The joint is the connecting point of the lower jaw to the skull. A faulty jaw will cause mechanical jaw pain that can include headaches. Altered mechanics of the joint can cause chewing problems that may trigger other symptoms or […]