Sports related injuries do not discriminate based on age or ability. Athletes, from professionals to weekend warriors are vulnerable to chronic pain as the result of injuries. Persistent pain can stall progress with rehab/physical therapy and keep individuals from returning to their activity, in some cases disabling them from other daily activities. If you continue …
We are seeing an epidemic of patients with the same complaint – headaches that have popped up out of nowhere. The first question I ask is “how much time do you spend staring down at your phone per day?” That’s because “cell phone neck” is becoming the newest ailment that is affecting people. Its real …
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We get a lot of questions about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and how we can help with it. The first step would be to let you know what the syndrome actually is. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition caused by compression of nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet, the area between the base …
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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of problems that occur when there is irritation, compression, or injury of the nerves and/or blood vessels (arteries and veins) in the lower neck and upper chest area. Thoracic outlet syndrome is named for the area (the thoracic outlet) between your lower neck and upper chest where this …
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) What is thoracic outlet syndrome? The thoracic outlet is a small space just behind and below your collarbone. The blood vessels and nerves that serve your arm and shoulder are located in this space. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the presence of a mixture of hand, arm, shoulder and neck symptoms. …
Repetitive tasks involving: throwing, gripping, pronation (turning your hand to a palm down position), and sudden extension at the elbow can produce injury resulting in compression of the median nerve at the elbow and forearm level. Weight lifting may result in building muscle mass and can lead to nerve compression. Trauma to the upper forearm …
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most expensive of all work-related injuries. Over his or her lifetime, a carpal tunnel patient loses about $30,000 in medical bills and time absent from work. CTS typically occurs in adults, with women 3 times more likely to develop it than men. The dominant hand is usually affected first, …
Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) is a major, long-term complication of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy often presents as tingling, loss of sensation, pain and numbness in the legs, feet, arms and hands. This loss of sensation can preclude sensation of injury, leading to development of wounds or ulcerations. When …
Many patients have come to me asking about problems with the Proximal Nerve, and how it can be affected and fixed. Here are my thoughts on the nerve and what we can do for you! PROXIMAL MEDIAN NERVE COMPRESSION Repetitive tasks involving: throwing, gripping, pronation (turning your hand to a palm down position), and sudden …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an issue in the wrist where the median nerve is “pinched” at the wrist. It causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the arm, hand, and fingers. The wrist has an area called the carpal tunnel that houses the median nerve and 9 tendons, and allows them to pass into the hand. When …
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