Our Toxic World | Arsenic Arsenic is a natural component of the earth’s crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land. It is highly…

Our Toxic World | NM I really do try to stay upbeat in most situations.  Take a deep breath and carry on right?  But what if that deep breath is…

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome | NM Hypermobility means that your joints are more flexible than other people's (you may think of yourself as being double jointed). When this causes pain, it…

STRESS & YOUR BODY | NM Stress has both benefits and downfalls. It is an adaptive energy needed for growth and strengthening. We have evolved through the fight or flight…

Acute vs chronic pain/Inflammation What was the mechanism of injury?  When did it start?  What have you done at home to address it? When you ask someone for advice about…

GOLFER'S AND TENNIS ELBOW: TWO COMMON CAUSES OF ELBOW PAIN While many people are familiar with the names of these conditions, there is less widespread understanding about how they differ.…

Foam Rolling, myofascial release, stretching...what's the difference? Foam Rolling, Myofascial Release, Stretching...What's the difference really?  Most of us will instinctively try to loosen a tight muscle.  This is especially true…

FROZEN SHOULDER Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. It usually involves pain and stiffness that develops gradually, gets worse and then finally goes away. This can…

What is Rotator Cuff Syndrome?  The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint.  It keeps the head of the humerus firmly within the…

What is Runner's Knee? Runner's knee hurts, limits your mobility, makes it hard to get comfortable, and takes forever to heal.  The term runner's knee is sometimes used a bit…