Arthritis Is Not Painful*

Jun 17, 2025 | Health

Last week, a long-time patient came in with an acute flare-up of neck pain. He’s a 66-year-old landscaper who reported feeling a sharp pain in his neck after lifting a piece of equipment. The pain had persisted for several weeks, severe enough that he went to urgent...

Where Do You Aim the Fire Extinguisher? 

May 12, 2025 | General

Understanding the True Source of Pain You aim the fire extinguisher at the fire, not the alarm. I use this metaphor often because where patients feel pain is not always where the pain originates. Excluding pathologies, many types of pain act like alarm, they alert you...

Do You Stretch?

Feb 9, 2025 | Health

Do You Stretch? For those of you who have pets, what is the first thing they do when they get up? Yup, they stretch! Do you? Stretching is a natural and instinctive movement, yet many people neglect it in their daily routines. I am a big fan of stretching and...

Rake Safe

Nov 1, 2024 | Newsletter, Performance Health Center, Tip of the Month

For some this may come too late. The weather may be warmer than usual, but the leaves keep falling from the trees. Here are some important raking tips so don’t wake up the next day in pain: 1) WARM UP: Professional athletes stretch before they go on the field. Your...