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Trupti Mehta here again! We’ve all been in pain before, and we all try to figure out what the heck is going on. We ask our friends, our trainers, our coaches, and our doctors, and sometimes they lead us toward the right answer. BUT, there are a lot of WRONG...
Quick question: How many of you have web searched “preventing back pain”? Yes, I thought so… We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your...
Recovery = the act or process of becoming healthy, a return to a normal state of health and mind and strength. This is the definition of recovery and should be applied to running maybe more than any other sport or activity. We tend to see a lot of runners who...
Let me tell you a quick story about a lady who recently came to see me for her left knee pain… = = = = = = Melissa started experiencing pain on the outside of her left knee about 3 months ago. When I spoke with her about her knee pain, she told me that it probably...
So if you recall in this healthy tip series we talked about the anti-inflammation diet. We talked about how scientists have found that chronic inflammation is linked to chronic diseases: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression, cancer,...
Most patients that I help are aged 40+ and trying to be active and enjoy life. I am also in that category. Besides physical and mental function, I also want to have my vision intact for next 20-30 years plus. I am willing to bet that even if you are ok with most...
Within the past few decades, scientists hit upon the discovery that many conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, arthritis, depression, and long-lasting respiratory problems such as asthma, share a common element – chronic...
I have patients tell me all the time “don’t get old” with a laugh. But at the same time it is no laughing matter. I do really want my patients to feel their best for as long as possible. (I also want this for myself). As a health provider who specializes in...
If you’re heading out on vacation anytime soon – or making plans to do so – one of the things to consider is the effect that flying can have on your back. Let me explain: Cramped legroom, uncomfortable seating and being confined to a small space all contribute to...
So this last week or so, my clinic has been flooded with people suffering from back pain. But not just any old type of back pain – the most severe of all in my humble opinion, “sciatica”. There’s only one word to describe the pain that people suffer at the hands of...