The Achilles Tendon is an important structure in your foot that connects the calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) and the heel of your foot together. It is the strongest and largest tendon in the body and its primary role is to help with the action of plantar flexion (pointing your toes). The Achilles tendon is […]

What is sciatica pain? It seems that everyone who suffers from any kind of lower back pain leaves their doctor’s office with a diagnosis of sciatica. Unfortunately, most doctor’s offices do not put in the appropriate time nor complete musculoskeletal examination to evaluate any other causes of lower back pain. Therefore, it is easy for […]

What are Cortisone Injections? Before PRP was created, Cortisone injections were widely used to help treat moderate to severe levels of pain, muscle and joint inflammation. Cortisone injections are derived from a specific type of steroid called Corticosteroids that grew popular due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties and its instant pain relief. A cortisone injection […]

We live in the age of computers, laptops, cell phones, iPads and tablets. Who doesn’t use any of these devices on a given day? A better question is how many hours a day does a single individual spend on one of the above devices? 90% of us will answer “a lot of hours” to the […]

Osteopathic treatments are a term that are not well known by the general population. However, they are never forgotten by people who have utilized osteopathic physicians in the care of their musculoskeletal pain. Whether it’s chronic pain or acute pain caused by any incidents such as sports or accidents, osteopathic physicians are well-trained to not […]

Regenerative medicine stems from the word regeneration. Regeneration and rejuvenation of our body’s anatomy and physiology is something that has been ignored by traditional methods of medicine. Up to this point, medical doctors have been treating patients’ ailments and problems by simply reacting to specific symptoms and having knee-jerk reactions to mask the given problem […]

Though exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and a well-functioning body, chronic pain often stems from an injury sustained during physical activity. [Read more]

Back pain can discourage us from staying active, but physical activity is an important part of avoiding pain because it helps us maintain flexibility, strength and endurance. Gentle exercises can help you strengthen your stomach, back and leg muscles to make them less vulnerable to injury and provide better support for your spine. [Read more]

If you are carrying around excess weight, then you might be more susceptible to chronic pain—particularly in the lower back and knees. However, starting a weight loss plain could actually reduce your pain. As you are searching high and low for a pain management solution, your best bet might be to start considering the benefits of weight management in Beverly Hills. [Read more]

Exercise is an important component of a successful weight loss plan, but when your joints hurt it can be hard to move much, let alone work out. The problem is that a lot of overweight and obese individuals are subject to severe joint pain that develops over time, making it hard to work out even after you start to lose the weight. [Read more]