Continue with Sunscreen into the Fall Months

Happy September!  September in New England usually has amazingly nice weather; cooler nights and warm and sunny days with lower humidity- which makes outdoor activities even more pleasant.  Just remember even though the days are starting to get shorter and the...

A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 4

I had my 10 week post-surgical orthopedic consult with Dr. McKeon & Jason (his PA) on June 22.  The conclusion is that the rehabilitation of my ACL allograph is going very well, probably ahead of schedule.  I was given the green light to play golf, ( though I hit...

The Health Benefits of Being Thankful

I am writing this month’s Blog two days after Thanksgiving- that time of year where many people begin thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have...

Prolonged Sitting is Hazardous to Your Health!

Recent research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including obesity and “metabolic syndrome” — which is a combination of several conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and excess...

5 Dangerous Words

“Maybe it will go away”.  I hear these words almost every day I am in the office working with my patients as it relates to the pain syndrome(s) that brought them to seek my services.  There is usually a time frame around these words.  Some people wait a week, some a...

Got Back Pain…?

Having recently “tweaked” my own back this weekend while helping a friend move some furniture, I was reminded how easy it is to strain your back even with the best intentions of using good ergonomics etc…  This had me thinking that this would be a good time to write...