by Mark Shelley | May 5, 2020 | Sciatica, Stretching, Treatments
Sciatica can truly be a pain in the butt. It can also radiate into your leg or even to your foot. Technically, sciatica means the sciatic nerve is irritated, it’s not a diagnosis, rather it is a description of the location of the pain. Sciatic pain has many causes,...
by Mark Shelley | Apr 9, 2020 | Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Treatments
What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage due to high levels of glucose (sugar) and fats in the blood. The additional sugar in your blood causes damage to the blood vessels that provide the nerves with oxygen and nutrients. This “starvation”...
by Mark Shelley | May 18, 2018 | Back Pain, Decompression, Neck Pain, Treatments
Today is the day for Robyn. She is a middle school computer teacher that has gone rounds with a pain in the neck. Surprisingly, it’s not one of her middle schoolers: She literally has severe neck pain that’s shooting down into her back. Robyn’s friend gets treated...
by Mark Shelley | May 18, 2018 | Back Pain, Stretching, Treatments
Dealing with constant back pain is a nightmare. Whether you’re in an office job, dealing with health issues or you’ve sustained an injury, you know that it’s no fun having to deal with that constant ache. But before you reach for the ibuprofen, try this. By stretching...
by Mark Shelley | May 18, 2018 | Back Pain, Neck Pain, Treatments
Roughly 80% of Americans will experience back pain or a problem with their backs at some point during their lifetime. Odds are, you will be one of those people. The conventional wisdom with back pain preaches that, if you’re experiencing discomfort, you should relax...
by Mark Shelley | May 18, 2018 | Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Treatments
Whether or not you’re having issues with your back, proper exercise can be extremely helpful. By working out, you’ll strengthen your lower back, stomach and leg muscles. But remember, there’s right and wrong ways to build up your back. Let’s take a look at a few of...
