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 inflammation. Scientists suggest that many factors contribute to chronic inflammation, including genetics and exposure to toxic contaminants in the … Read more
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 improving performance … Read more
If you or a loved one suffer from chronic knee pain – so bad that it can even stop you from walking – then attending this workshop may be the most important thing you do this year. It may unlock the agonizing mystery of your knee pain and show you a way to get back … Read more
Many people just like you are becoming victims of knee pain and knee arthritis. This is FAST becoming one of the most common things we see at Penrose Physical Therapy, and one of the areas we treat the most too. But before I tell you why, have a look and see if this sounds familiar … Read more
This question was sent to me yesterday by a reader suffering with knee pain at night: “Jennifer, I’ve suffered with on-off type knee pain now for more than a year. What I can’t put my finger on is when it started or why, and more confusing is that my pain gets worse as the day … Read more
Here is how many people go down the road to a knee replacement surgery. Most people think that when they get knee pain, it’ll eventually “ease off” and go away on its own. That they’ll wake up one morning and, like magic, knee pain will be a thing of the past… But then 6 months … Read more
A patient came into the clinic last week limping with knee pain and wanted to know if there was something we could do to help him.Here’s what he told us had been going on the last few weeks. “I’ve had this knee pain for a few weeks now, I’m not sure what I’ve done to it but I’ve … Read more
After the summer months, knee pain is something I see a lot of in the clinic. It’s usually due to people being more active during summer. As we head back into fall, I see a lot of people with knee pain who’ve been suffering since the summer, but didn’t want to get it taken care … Read more
Have YOU ever been told that chronic back pain is just one of those things that comes with your job, family, age and daily stress? Worse, have you been told by your doctor that you “just have to accept it”, take medication, or rest for weeks on end, because nothing else can be done for … Read more
Most of us have heard of sciatica and know that it is literally a pain in the buttocks that radiates down the back of the leg. Sciatica is nerve pain and it can be very painful varying from burning to sharp and even tingling and numbness at times. Over the last few weeks, we’ve covered … Read more
