I started working with Jeanne only a few months ago. She’s a lovely 80-year old robust and determined woman that loves to cook and bake but was unable to stand for more than a few minutes in her kitchen. Forty years ago Jeanne was involved in a car accident that...
A few months ago, a local acupuncturist referred his client (a 16 year-old runner) to me for an evaluation. Tommy is a highly competitive runner who was suffering from debilitating unexplained bilateral knee pain. During the past year, Tommy had seen orthopedic...
What is the definition of being healthy? According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” More recently this definition includes leading a socially...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that serve as a main stabilizer of the knee. It’s located between the bottom of the femur, or thigh bone, and attaches to the top of the tibia/fibula plateau, or lower leg. The ACL is primarily...
It hurts when you get up in the morning. It hurts while you’re sitting at your desk. It hurts when you bend over to tie your shoes. From lower-back pain to nagging joint pain in the morning, many people are turning to pharmaceuticals and NSAID (non steroidal...
The risk of sustaining an injury due to a fall increases with age. One-fourth of all falls will result in a serious injury. Research has shown that falls amongst the elderly are one of the most important risk factors that cause osteoporotic fractures. Falling also...
