by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 8, 2011 | Exercises, Fibromyalgia
It is common knowledge that we can all benefit from exercise; however, it is especially important for people with fibromyalgia (FM) to exercise as it reduces fatigue, increases energy, improves joint flexibility, and improves sleep quality and mood. In essence,...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 7, 2011 | Back Pain
This question has plagued all of us, including researchers, for a long time! Could it be because we’re all inherently lazy and don’t exercise enough? Or maybe it’s because we have a job that’s too demanding on our back? To properly address this question, here are some...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 6, 2011 | Whiplash
Whiplash or Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) involves a cluster of symptoms and findings that include biomechanical or tissue injury findings, as well as psychological factors that accompany pain and disability. To answer the presenting question, who will recover...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 5, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
When patients present for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), one of the most common treatments rendered is the use of a wrist brace, often referred to as a cock-up splint. The focus of this article is to explain the reasons why these braces are so commonly...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 4, 2011 | Exercises, Fibromyalgia
Last month, we started the conversation about the importance of exercise, and how it improves the quality of life for everyone, especially those with fibromyalgia (FM). We listed specific recommendations about how to go about implementing an exercise program safely...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 4, 2011 | Headaches
Have you ever stopped and wondered, “…which type of doctor should I go to for treatment of my headaches?” In order to make an informed decision, it is appropriate to look at the side effects each treatment option carries and then consider the pros and cons of each...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 3, 2011 | Whiplash
Whiplash, also called cervical acceleration-deceleration disorder (CAD), is primarily an injury to the soft tissues of the neck – that is, the muscles, their tendon insertions, and the ligaments that hold the joints firmly together. Neck pain is a very common health...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 2, 2011 | Back Pain
One unusual cause of low back pain (LBP) involves vitamin D deficiency. Yes, that’s right, a VITAMIN DEFICIENCY! One study reported on a 360 patient (90% women, 10% men) group under treatment at spinal and internal medicine clinics over a six-year time frame for LBP...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 1, 2011 | Neck Pain
When we say the word “arthritis,” many images come to mind. Some people think of crippled hands or perhaps Mr. Smith who talks about his bad hip being, “…bone on bone!” Or, how about the neighbor who has a bad knee and walks with a limp and a cane? Rarely do we think...
