There are several types of anemia, some of which I have written about in the past. This post will focus on the importance of correcting anemia as it relates to pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction, in addition to health in general. As you can probably guess, oxygen is the most important “nutrient” for your body. The …
The Diaphragm: A Hidden “Cause” of Low Back Pain
The diaphragm is arguably the most important muscle in the body. I say this because, as you know, it’s the muscle that reduces pressure in the chest cavity (along with the muscles between the ribs) causing air to be forced into the lungs. Hence, it allows for breathing. The diaphragm is situated in the lower …
Sleeping positions
A common question I receive from patients is: “What’s the best position to sleep in?” Although it’s possible there may be an absolute answer to that question; I work with each individual patient to modify the position in which they fall asleep. I may also modify a patient’s sleep position based on a particular musculoskeletal …
The problem with high-heeled shoes
A woman from CBS News “the early show” recently interviewed me about women’s footwear. The segment is about a brand of shoes known as Worishofer. Apparently, a new trend is developing and The NY Daily News recently had a piece titled “Worishofer granny sandal shoes are comforting Hollywood stars like Maggie Gyllenhaal”. In the segment, …
Case Study – Shoulder Pain – Thyroid – Pituitary – Liver…
Cara presented to my office with acute shoulder pain from lifting weights at the gym with her trainer. After taking a thorough history, she also reported chronic shoulder dislocations, mid-back pain (between the shoulder blades), mild neck pain and tightness, fatigue, menstrual cramps, chronic headaches, digestive disturbances (mainly bloating and constipation), intermittent depression, inability to …
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