Sep 16, 2026
Raking leaves seems like an easy chore, but repetitive pulling, bending, reaching, and twisting can quickly lead to soreness in the upper back, shoulders, ribs, and lower back. A few simple changes can help: Keep your back relatively straight and bend more...
Aug 7, 2026
When we think of people who depend on their bodies to perform, athletes usually come to mind. But musicians are athletes in their own way. A musician spends countless hours practicing highly repetitive, precise movements. Guitarists, pianists, drummers,...
Jun 27, 2026
Does bigger always mean safer? It’s a common belief that larger people are less likely to be injured in a car crash because they have “more padding.” The truth is much more complex. Your height, weight, body composition, and how your seat belt fits can all...
Jun 18, 2026
Many patients are told they have costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs meet the breastbone) when they experience chest pain. While costochondritis is certainly a real condition, some cases of chest and upper back pain may actually be...
May 9, 2026
Chest pain can be scary — and it should be taken seriously. If you are experiencing chest pain, pressure, tightness, shortness of breath, pain traveling down the arm, jaw pain, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or a feeling that “something just isn’t right,” you should...
May 5, 2026
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) happens when the median nerve gets compressed as it passes through a narrow space in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. This nerve controls: Sensation in the thumb, index, and middle fingers Some of the...
