There is no cure for lower back pain. What prevails is common sense that takes us back to freshman physics. In this article, we will offer a simple
The Gold Standard of Shoulder Care
By the numbers, 50% of 60 year olds have a rotator cuff tear. However, most don’t even know it and function quite well. Unless there is severe
Pickle Ball Shoulder Pain & Exercises
Actually, there is no such thing as “Pickle Ball Shoulder”- it’s what you’ve been doing to your shoulders (and knees and hips for that matter) for the
Preparing Your Shoulders for Spring After a Winter Inside
In a recent article, we offered a few specific stretches to get your shoulders ready for outdoor activities after spending a winter indoors. In this
Exercises to Get Your Shoulders Ready for Spring
The mild weather we’ve had recently here in Minnesota has served as a teaser of things to come. Soon people will be able to get outside and get your
A Functioning Shoulder for the Ages Part 3: 60s & Beyond
In previous articles we have discussed how to have a functioning shoulder throughout your 20s & 30s, and into your 40s & 50s. In our final
Treating Pain Between the Shoulder Blade & Spine
We routinely see patients who are experiencing pain between the shoulder blades and the spine. This type of pain is confusing to many patients because
A Functioning Shoulder for the Ages Part 2: 40s & 50s
In a recent article, we talked about the various shoulder conditions and injuries that can impact a person in their 20s and 30s. In this article, we
A Functioning Shoulder for the Ages Part 1: 20s & 30s
Jim Marshall said it best with his retort to coach Bud Grant regarding the intensity of a practice: “coach, there’s only so much tread on the tire.” A
