As a mother of two VERY active teenagers, I know about those “growing pains” and sports-related injuries. While we can do a lot to help our kids prevent injuries, we can’t do much to speed up the natural development of their biomechanics. This is why growing teens are especially susceptible to Sever’s Disease. What is Sever’s…
Pain and discomfort from a chronic condition? Use heat. Using heat may help relax muscles. Heat can ease discomfort for cramping. Arthritic/aching joints and tight backs can also benefit from applying heat. Use ice for acute injuries, right? Maybe Not. For years the practice has been to treat injuries with ice. You may know the acronym…
Here in Santa Cruz County we have a great climate for Triathlon training. We can run at Big Basin, Nisene Marks, and West Cliff Drive. We can swim around the Wharf in Capitola. We can bike in many beautiful places — on dirt or on pavement. Triathletes need to train a lot, and there are…
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…
