Frozen shoulder is not as simple as the shoulder getting stuck. There are two ways to develop frozen shoulder. A true “adhesive capsulitis” is when you literally wake up from one day to the next with extreme pain. That pain is constant and stops you from moving and then the joint gets stuck. There are… Read more »
Are shoulder issues making you feel old? Is shoulder pain making it difficult for you to sleep on your side? Just about everyone who has shoulder problems tells me this. No matter what age, the pain and limitations remind us of how we used to feel and what we were able to do when we… Read more »
Hand pain and numbness driving you crazy because you always have to find someone else to open things for you? Not only does carpal tunnel syndrome wake you up at night, but it also makes your hands feel tired and “old”. It makes it hard for you to open bottles or containers by yourself. Amongst… Read more »
Is back pain stopping you from falling asleep and staying asleep? This exact back pain happened to a friend of mine. She’s been doing great with getting to the gym or some kind of workout twice a week. Her goal is to get more active so that she can feel better in her body… Read more »
In the last blog posts about back pain, I broke down the three different areas of your spine and explained how “back” pain is sometimes in the upper part and sometimes it’s in the lower back. Most people ask me about if stretching can help and the next most common question is this: “Is it… Read more »
Are you suffering from hand numbness and pain that is driving you crazy? Do you think you might be suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but want to be sure what this condition it is exactly? Read on! Recap: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve gets compressed or essentially… Read more »
Doral, FL If you are waking up at night with hand pain, numbness and pins and needle. If you have been told to rest or “change” what you are doing…You have already tried that quick fix splint and you see NO PROGRESS. If you are feeling ANNOYED that your night pain or achiness is just… Read more »
Last time, I spoke about how resting doesn’t always help with back pain. This week, I want to show you how to get rid of back pain. Our spine – the whole of your body from neck to tail, does a lot to allow your arms and legs to move and do everything in… Read more »
Our hands play an important role in carrying out our daily tasks. More often than not, our productivity and capability depend on how well we execute errands using our hands. Experiencing hand pain can harm the overall health and wellbeing of patients. For this reason, our occupational therapist in Miami made it a mission to… Read more »
