I’ve experienced pinched nerves before. Things like carpal tunnel syndrome, and even the occasional sciatica. I contributed to this Reader’s Digest article, and I think they did a good job [ … ]
Back-to-School: Heavy Backpacks Hazardous to Your Child’s Health?
Check out my KVUE interview. I’ve been asked to give this talk a number of times. It’s important. Back pain isn’t just for us old folks! Lighten the load. Here [ … ]
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Wearing High Heels
The tradition of foot binding in China started sometime during the Song Dynasty (10th-13th century) and was outlawed in 1912! Centuries before, it had been banned, but the women of [ … ]
Scooters Can Be Bad For Your Health
“Drivers can’t see them very well because of their low profile and small size.” You can’t drive on a downtown street in Austin, without seeing these cute little scooters speeding [ … ]
10 TIPS TO DECREASE PAIN FROM KNEE ARTHRITIS
Many people simply accept pain as a natural part of aging and having arthritis.
NSAIDS: BEWARE?
“Remember, the conditions for which you take NSAIDS are not life-threatening.” Despite all the hoopla about the significant side effects associated with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), I still [ … ]