A common question I get from both students and patients is, "what is a knot"?

During today's episode I attempt to answer this question as well as discuss visible lumps and bumps under and on the skin. 

I also leave you with some important information and advice on what you should do if you have a visible lump or lesion. 

Did this episode help you understand "knots" more? If so, comment below. 

We'll see you in the next one!

On this week's episode I discuss the Loch Ness monster of back pain, the SI joint. 

This joint is often the scapegoat for many cases of back pain, but how often does it truly play a role?

Today I'll lend my thoughts on how I see this joint and instances where I think it may be the culprit. 

Do you suffer from SI joint pain? What are some things you've done to help you along the way?

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

Heel pain may be one of the most common things I see in the clinic.

Having worked with the running community for years it is a regular part of my practice. Over the years I've seen a trend that often all foot and heel pain being described as "plantar fasciitis".

On today's episode we talk about some of the sources of why you may be experiencing foot and heel pain.

Did this episode make you think twice about your foot pain ?

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During this episode I discuss an interesting case I had in the office. It brought up a question I ask myself regularly. 

How important are x-rays and MRIs? Furthermore, when is surgery the only option that remains for a finding that may be on an image? I attempt to provide insight during the week's episode. 

Have you had an image that led to you having surgery ? If yes, how was the outcome?

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one! 

Resources 

Brinjikji et al. (2015) MRI Findings of Disc Degeneration are More Prevalent in Adults with Low Back Pain than in Asymptomatic Controls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol, 36, 12, 2394-9. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A4498

Brinjikji et al. (2015). Systematic literature review of imaging features of spinal degeneration in asymptomatic populations. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol, 36, 811–16 doi:10.3174/ajnr.A4173 pmid:25430861

I am not sure I can think of a more difficult thing to treat than frozen shoulder. 

Often the pain and stiffness drastically affects sleep, work and activities of daily living. 

During this episode I discuss common theories about the cause of frozen shoulder and my thoughts on how to manage it. 

Have you had frozen shoulder ? If so, what helped you get back on track?

We'll see you in the next one !

For the longest time I didn't understand what truly motivated me. 

I often blindly followed others without reflecting on the various of elements of motivation and how they relate to the goals we establishing in life. 

During this episode I talk about simple steps I've taken that have help me tremendously. 

What have you found has helped motivate you? Do you ever question the path you are on ?

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Reiki claims to alter life force energy. While this claim is often met with criticism is there a more scientific means by which reiki may be explained and understood?

During this episode I provide my thoughts on proposed mechanisms by which non-touch reiki and distance reiki may work.

Do you perform reiki treatments or have you received one? 

If so, do you think it matters that we attempt to explain it from a scientific background? Comment below. 

We'll see you in the next one!

One of the most common questions I get is, "should I stretch?"

During this episode we discuss the two most common types of stretching, their proposed benefits and negative consequences as well as the utility of stretching overall. 

Do you have a regular stretching routine? If so, what does it entail ?

Thanks for listening and we'll see you in the next one!

During this episode I discuss my experience leading up to my first day back at work.

I'll cover what we did in our business as well as some irrational fears about returning. 

How has your experience been? What things have helped you return to work smoothly and safely?

I'd love to know! We'll see you in the next one!