R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation and is a method for caring for injuries. Most people have probably used this method or at least used ice for an injury. The RICE method was coined in 1978 and has been the gold standard for acute musculoskeletal injuries. Many people, including some healthcare providers, continue …
Many times in the clinic, patients will claim they have sciatica. In reality it is a different pathology. Because of the popularity of the word “sciatica”, people think any type of back pain equates to sciatica. However, this is not true. In general, back pain can be a result of many different things. But how …
What is Sciatica? How do I know if I have it and how do I solve it? Read More »
Have you experienced sharp pain on the bottom of your foot or your heel with your first few steps in the morning? I have, and I was experiencing acute plantar fasciitis the following morning after track practice. Most of my patients with plantar fasciitis wake up in the morning with similar symptoms and don’t know …
Experiencing acute Plantar Fasciitis? Here is what to do about it! Read More »
