Jun 26, 2017 | Healing, Health, Sports Medicine
For several months in a row last spring I wrote about my experiences post-knee surgery and the grueling rehab process I was going through. It’s hard to believe that is now over one year post-surgery. The good news is that I am back doing all the activities I was...
May 2, 2017 | Health, Sports Medicine
When asked how long do you want to live, the answer should include not only a number but a statement on quality of life. So how do we live longer with quality? New data is being published monthly confirming that longevity is 25% genetic and 75% lifestyle. Here’s a...
Apr 2, 2017 | Healing, Health
Two important studies were published in February 2017 for the treatment of back pain. The 1st was published on-line (e-publish ahead of print) in the Annals of Rheumatoid Disease. The 2nd was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. For years I have advised my...
Mar 4, 2017 | Children, Exercise, Sports Medicine
The numbers are staggering. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC): High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year. More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical...
Feb 4, 2017 | Exercise, Healing, Health, Sports Medicine
The truth is you have a lot of nerve! There are more nerves in your body than stars in the Milky Way. The human brain alone consists of about 100 billion neurons. If all these neurons were lined up it would for a 600 mile long line. The nervous system transmits...
