Why the Pain Keeps Coming Back Pain in the front or back of the arm is often labeled as “tendonitis,” but many people are surprised when rest, ice, medications, or even cortisone injections only provide temporary relief. That is because the tendon is often not the true root of the problem. What is Bicep Tendonitis?…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) Low back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world—affecting roughly 80% of adults at some point in their lifetime and one of the leading reasons people miss work or seek medical care. The lumbar spine is a remarkable structure that simultaneously supports…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) The menisci are two C-shaped wedges of fibrocartilage that sit between the thigh bone and shin bone in each knee. They act as shock absorbers, distribute load across the joint, and help stabilize the knee during movement. While significant meniscus tears often require surgical evaluation, many patients…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) The shoulder and upper back make up one of the most complex and interconnected regions of the body. A network of nerves, muscles, tendons, and joints must work in precise coordination to allow you to reach, lift, carry, and sit comfortably. The dorsal scapular nerve — a…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) The thoracic spine—the middle section of the back spanning from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage—is often overlooked in discussions of spinal pain. Most attention goes to the lumbar and cervical regions, where pain is more common and more dramatic. But…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) Postural pain has become one of the defining health challenges of modern life. The combination of prolonged sitting, screen-based work, and near-constant phone use has created an epidemic of musculoskeletal dysfunction that affects people of all ages—including teenagers and young adults who were once considered low-risk. The…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine—a sideways deviation from the normal straight vertical alignment—that often also involves rotation of the vertebrae. While the word scoliosis often evokes concern, it exists on a wide spectrum of severity, and the majority of people with scoliosis live full,…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) Despite its name, degenerative disc disease (DDD) is not truly a disease—it is a natural aging process that affects the spinal discs to varying degrees in virtually everyone. As discs lose hydration over time, they become thinner, less able to absorb shock, and more prone to small…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) A pinched nerve—clinically referred to as nerve compression or radiculopathy—occurs when surrounding tissues place excessive pressure on a nerve, disrupting its ability to transmit signals normally. This pressure can come from a herniated disc, a bone spur, a swollen joint, tight musculature, or scar tissue. The result…

Common Conditions We Treat (and Why They Happen) The cervical spine is one of the most mechanically demanding regions of the body. It must support and balance the weight of the head—approximately 10 to 12 pounds—while allowing for a broad range of motion in nearly every direction. At the same time, it houses and protects…