Bottom Line: While figuring out the difference between hip and SI (sacroiliac) joint pain can be extremely confusing, being able to identify which one is the culprit is crucial when you’re looking for relief. Your SI joint connects your tailbone (sacrum) and your pelvis. It’s very fibrous and have a limited range of motion –…
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Bottom Line: Did you know… your shoulder is the most unstable and moveable joint in your body. Its wide range of motion is facilitated by four primary muscles and their tendons, which together are called the rotator cuff. If your shoulder becomes inflamed or an impingement occurs, you may make the mistake of avoiding using…
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Bottom Line: One of the primary side effects of many prevalent headache medications is, well…more headaches! That’s right. Rebound headaches are often caused by the same medications you use to find relief. Even taking medications for more than just a few days may trigger overuse, or rebound, headaches. Why it Matters: If you find yourself…
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Bottom Line: If you notice that your headaches are becoming more frequent and intense, it can be troubling. Daily headaches can make it challenging to have a high quality of life and can affect your work and home life. The good news is that many of the most common types of headaches can be reduced…
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Bottom Line: Your head hurts. Could it be coming from your neck? You may be surprised to learn that neck pain and headaches are tightly linked together. A headache that starts from an issue in the neck is called a cervicogenic headache. A cervicogenic headache is characterized by a dull pain that radiates from the…
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Bottom Line: Over 90% of people will have at least one headache in their life. For some, occasional headaches can turn into a daily occurrence that disturbs both work and hobbies. In many cases, headaches aren’t associated with a disease but are, instead, a result of daily habits and actions. The most common triggers for…
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Bottom Line: Although NSAID medications can be purchased over the counter, it doesn’t mean they don’t have risks and dangers. Why it Matters: Over the past twenty years, we’ve seen the effects of low back pain change our healthcare landscape forever. It’s estimated that 100,000 people are hospitalized each year from NSAID related complications. Each…
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Bottom Line: It may seem odd to think that nagging leg, calf, or foot pain could be traced back to a low back problem… But if you’ve had pain in your leg or foot, a pinched nerve in your low back may be creating your issue! Pain that travels along a spinal nerve is called…
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Bottom Line: Movement is one of the best ways to recover from back pain. In fact, science has shown us that medications and rest are actually a few of the least effective ways to find relief! Your body is designed to move, and often it’s a lack of daily movement (or chronic postural changes) that…
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Bottom Line: Low back pain is the number one reason people worldwide visit their doctor and miss work. If you’ve dealt with it in the past (or maybe even right now), you know back pain can change your life in an instant. Not being able to enjoy hobbies, difficulty in your ability to work, and…
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