Studies show about three-quarters of all Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Of them, more than 2 million people who seek treatment each year will learn they suffer from an overuse condition called plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, most cases of plantar fasciitis are both manageable and treatable. Plantar fasciitis will typically present itself as sharp pain …
Bad posture can ‘sneak up’ as shoulder pain as you age, says Gilbert trainer
GILBERT, AZ – Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Gilbert athletic trainer and massage therapist Davonna Willis, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more specifically, weakening posture. “Some people may think ‘I slept on it wrong’ or …
Reducing Low Back Pain
One tip on how to reduce back pain is something that many people are familiar with. One of the major stretches we show our patients, is the knee to chest stretch. The patient is laying on their back on a flat surface and you bring your knee up to your chest. When you do that you should feel the stretch …
5 Reasons for Your Chronic Pain
This is for people who are tired of dealing with chronic pain every day. Are you on pharmaceutical pain medicine and is tired of taking multiple pills a day? This is for someone who would like to enjoy their life without having to deal with pain as a normal situation. Experts estimate that upwards of 90% of disease is stress-related. …