Introduction Plantar fasciitis is notoriously difficult to treat, thankfully though difficult is not the same as ‘impossible’. The difficulty in getting treated successfully is partly due to the sheer number of management options available. The number of possible ways to manage plantar fasciitis makes it tough to know which you should pursue. One of the […]
The Science Of Pain Endurance One of the most surprising truths about the biology of pain, is that pain does not happen in the body. Now, before you ask for a complete refund, bear with me a moment. Just because pain feels like it’s in the body, it doesn’t mean that it is. Sensory perception […]
‘There is absolutely nothing I can do to help you’ I said. The patient had lived through 3 months of sciatic pain so severe that she had barely slept in that time – let alone worked, exercised or smiled. If you know back pain and sciatic pain patients you can spot the ones with true […]
Flat Feet Intro Flat feet and the problems that go with them are the most common reason for people to seek a custom orthotics prescription. Having flat feet can be a serious cause of pain and injury for many people, this is old knowledge. Even back in the day when they were screening soldiers for […]
ITB BAND PAIN SYNDROME INTRO The reason iliotibial pain is a worthwhile topic to investigate is on one level quite painfully obvious; pain is not fun and those of us in our right minds want it gone. Beyond the immediacy of not enjoying pain though – there are much deeper and broader reasons to learn […]
Introduction To Plantar Fasciitis The term plantar fasciitis (pronounced plantar fash-ee-eye-tis) is somewhat scientifically outdated – its literal translation meaning ‘foot inflammation’ specifically in the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is ligamentous sheet made of flexible, fibrous tissue – and it stretches from the heel bone to the ball of the foot. The plantar fascia forms […]
This prospective, randomized and single-blinded study to measure the influence of shock wave therapy on patients with low back pain. In todays world there are many ways of treating and managing lower back pain and sciatic pain. The common medical approach for lower back pain therapy is still mainly pharmacological – which definitely has its […]
The Classic Explanation For Migraine Migraine is defined as ‘recurrent attack of headache that are commonly unilateral and accompanied by gastrointestinal and visual disorders’. Although I am not sure that’s the exact wording used by most migraine sufferers describe their migraines Your average white coat type would explain migraine as “a complex neurovascular disorder involving […]
Your Body’s Fascial System The bodies soft connective tissue (fascia) is an unspeakably precious gift that you received before your birth. Like most of life’s most basic blessings we tend to take our fascia completely for granted while we are in a state of optimum health. In fact we have taken fascia for granted as […]
Intro Millions of people have chosen the prescription of orthotics for plantar fasciitis as part of their attempts to free themselves from pain. Many claim great success using orthotics for plantar fasciitis while others find the results to be more on the ‘meh’ spectrum. Let’s look at the arguments for and against custom orthotics for […]