Chino Hills, CA – When it comes to eliminating back pain and sciatic pain (“Sciatica”), having an injection is usually one of the first things that comes to mind. At the clinic, we see patients on a regular basis who’ve had any number of injections before coming to see one of our physical therapists forRead More…
So last week we talked about why low back pain can happen around the holidays. We also talked about the reasons why lower back pain and sciatica does not get better after the holidays. Here’s a quick recap on why back pain gets worse during this season, and why it doesn’t get better: 1.Cold weather. TheRead More…
Chino Hills – We’re nearing the end of this series discussing knee pain, it’s various causes, and the best treatment options. Often times when we first start helping our clients eliminate their knee pain, one of the most important things we can do is tell them what NOT to do. Remember that in this earlyRead More…
Chino Hills – Last week, introduced you to the anatomy of the knee, as well as the different structures that can cause pain. I hope I didn’t confuse or overwhelm you with all that information, and I promise to get much more focused today. Here’s a quick recap of last week, in case you missedRead More…
Chino Hills, CA- About 8 years ago, I was working with a woman with headaches, and I learned a valuable lesson. This 43 year old woman (let’s call her Kathy) had what looked like pretty straight forward “tension” headaches. Your suboccipital muscles run from the base of your skull to the upper portion of yourRead More…
As a former volleyball and basketball player, I know the importance of a cool down and how it stops you feeling stiff in the morning.However even for people who don’t do sports, feeling stiff in the mornings can be a problem. A client last week asked: “Dr. Carlo, do you have any advice for someone likeRead More…
I had this question asked in my clinic this week that I wanted to share with you (It’s a common question I often get asked about posture)… “Dr. Carlo, I’ve recently had Repetitive Strain Injury from work and although I’ve been given a wrist rest for when I’m on the computer, I still seem toRead More…
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