Gluteal spasm: can mimic herniated disc symptoms

Did you know one of your hip muscles can mimic herniated disc symptoms? Meet my patient – AJ. Of course, that’s not his real name, I got consent to share his story but still want to respect his privacy. I started treating AJ for his elbow and he was very happy with the results that…

Nutritional management to accelerate recovery post injury

In many of my article, I talk about how or why the injury happens and what to do to help yourself. One of the most important aspects in prevention of injury and a speedy recovery is nutrition. You are made up of what you put or do not put in your system. If you are…

Decision making for surgery has been made a bit easier..

Most of the time, we do not get to speak to our doctors enough to obtain adequate information about a condition, diagnosis or whether having or not having surgery is a good option. What do we do? We search online, we ask others who underwent similar surgery, and try to make a decision. There is…