A male patient in his late 30’s came in one day complaining of groin pain. He told me it radiated from his middle back area, on the right side. His main concern was that the pain traveling towards his groin was serious. His history and initial exam revealed two things — he was really stiff…
Is pain holding you back in life? Are you avoiding activities you once enjoyed because of pain? Do you miss gardening, being active with your family, running, or riding a bicycle? Are you afraid you’ll not be able to enjoy life again, because of your pain? The good news is that pain can be managed.…
Plantar Fasciitis Can Be Life-Altering Nurses frequently spend 12 to 16 hours on their feet during any given day. Being on your feet that much can lead to foot problems. It’s no surprise that our patient who works as a nurse has pain in the bottom of his foot. He feels the pain in the…
We love our outdoor lifestyle here in Santa Cruz County. It’s so easy to get outside, swim, bike, hike, garden, surf, and trail run. All this activity outdoors is great for our health, as long as we remember to properly warm-up our bodies. The main benefit of warming up is injury prevention. A warm-up helps…
Everyone’s using fitness tracking these days, and that’s a good thing. We love it when our patients tell us they are paying attention to their health. You can track many, many, MANY things with a fitness watch. At our Golden Chiropractic office, patients ask questions about what to track and why. If you’re new to…
