by R_Shea | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog
First things first – what is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is known as a degenerative or a “wear and tear” disease which affects the joints of our body. With OA, the smooth cartilage within a joint begins to break down becoming rough, as well as changes to the...
by R_Shea | Jun 9, 2023 | Blog
What every runner should know about 3 common running injuries Running can be a great escape for many of us living stressful lives. It can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and can reduce the likelihood of death from all causes by as much as 30%. Unfortunately,...
by R_Shea | May 29, 2023 | Blog
Do you use your hands a lot for work? Do you feel pain or numbness into your fingers or wrists? Have you heard of carpal tunnel syndrome before or has a co-worker or family friend mentioned they suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome? What exactly is this syndrome and...
by R_Shea | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
Plantar Fascitis – that heel pain that just won’t go away! Do you suffer from pain at the bottom of your heel? Does it get worse with the first few steps in the morning or after prolonged standing or walking? If so, you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. What is...
by R_Shea | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog
What is TMJ dysfunction of TMD (temperomandiublar joint dysfunction) A broad term used to describe any pain or dysfunction associated with the jaw Dysfunction could be due to problems with the joint, the muscles surrounding the joint, the nerves in the region or any...
by Ryan Shea | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog
I recently read an interesting article on About.com which summarized a study evaluating the effectiveness of botox for plantar fasciitis type pain. The study was a small randomized controlled trial that compared botox to cortisone in the treatment of plantar...
