Overuse injuries are something I see in my practice on an almost daily basis. Whether it’s low back pain from running, shoulder pain from lifting weights, or neck pain from being in the wrong position for too long, most of us have experienced an issue related to muscle pain. Most of us have been told what to do when it comes to dealing with the immediate trauma-rest, ice, compression, elevation, etc. But what about the majority of you who aren’t getting relief weeks, months, or sometimes years after the initial trauma? What I’m finding is that the typical approach to soft tissue injuries (muscles, tendons, ligaments) is actually leading to further damage, and a long-term weakening of tissue. [Read more…]
Why Your Injuries Aren’t Healing Properly
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Your Health and the Environment
July 18, 2013 by
Most of us realize that the environment we live in isn’t exactly pristine. From chemicals in our water supply to the ubiquitous use of plastics, we’re constantly challenging our body’s ability to handle environmental pollutants. The incidence of chronic disease in this country has continued to grow, and most any chronic disease you can think of (diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, endocrine disorders, you name it!) is influenced by the chemicals that surround us. However, when it comes to the relationship between exposure to environmental toxins and disease, conventional medicine pays little to no attention to this connection. [Read more…]
