by Tejasvit Kour | May 5, 2019 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
As with most musculoskeletal conditions, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) recommend non-surgical or conservative management initially, with surgery only in emergency situations or after non-surgical options are exhausted. So, is there a way to...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 4, 2019 | Joint Pain
As we grow older, stretching becomes a more important part of our routine, especially when hip pain is present. Whether you are about to engage in a sport, a job, weight lifting, or errands, it’s best to prepare your muscles for activity. With that said, stretching...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 3, 2019 | Whiplash
The term whiplash associated disorders (WAD) describes a constellation of symptoms that includes (partial list) pain, stiffness/limited motion, dizziness, headache, depression/anxiety, and brain-fog. The condition is associated with accelerations/deceleration events...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 2, 2019 | Whole Body Health
Since falls are a major cause of serious injury, especially for older adults, here’s a simple way to objectively measure and improve your sense of balance… First, stand in a place where you can catch yourself from falling (like behind a chair or in a corner). Place...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 1, 2019 | Advanced
BACKGROUND (1) Opium is from the poppy plant. The term opiates are applied to compounds that are purified directly from opium without modification, like morphine and codeine. The term opioid refers to compounds that are synthetic forms of opium, like Fentanyl....
