Stand Up for Core Exercises

Core strengthening has become a buzz word over the past 10-15 yrs. Most exercise enthusiasts, trainers and clinicians will talk about or describe “core strengthening” as abdominal crunches with a machine or over a ball. This is usually performed while sitting or...

Thoracic Spine Problems

Everybody either knows or has known a “sneaky kid.” The kid who has everybody fooled. He is charismatic, has good grades, does his chores, says things like “yes ma’am”, and always does what his parents ask. At least, so they think. However, you being the...

What is Pronation?

Pronation is a process that our foot performs during weightbearing (standing or walking), where the arch falls immediately after our heel contacts the floor.  Pronation often gets a bad rap.  For example, many shoes advertise that they prevent pronation, however,...

Is It Really Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and had surgery, but the pain never went away, then there is a fair chance that it was not CTS in the first place.  CTS is a condition in the wrist where a nerve is pinched and the surgeon...