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…
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…
Quick question: How many of you have googled ‘preventing back pain?’ Yes, I thought so. We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? What I’m about toRead More…
Ok, I HAD to share this with you… I received the most incredible email and photos this week from a patient of ours who only a year ago had been told her retirement plans, after working so hard for them, may in fact never become a reality. How To Avoid The Trap Of Back Pain Compromising Your RetirementRead More…
Since this week is the first week back to school for most students, I thought it would be most appropriate to talk about backpack safety. Our our backpacks really harmful? They can be. A heavy backpack can contribute to headaches, changes in your child’s posture, compromise their spine, and even impair their growth. This canRead More…
Quick question: How much water have you drank today? For most people, the answer would be “not enough”. From everything we drink and swim in, to the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us (and even in us), a matter of fact – it basically is us! Water makes up around two thirds of who we are, and influencesRead More…
Let’s talk about exercise and back pain… Last week I had a question asked by one of our patients, Jackie, 58, from Chino Hills… And it’s one that we get asked often (especially during the January gym rush!): “Is it ok to exercise when my back is hurting? I’ve just got into a good routine sticking toRead More…
If you’re having pain and burning in your hip going all the way down the leg, if you sit for too long, you might have what’s called sciatica. Today, we’re going to talk about how to sit properly in order to avoid that kind of pain. Sitting pain is one of the most common symptomsRead More…
One of the BIG questions I get asked a lot is: “Why is it that as I get older, the aches and pains I get after exercise, seem to get worse and last longer?” Now, you can consider this advice helpful whether you like to play golf, bowl, walk with friends or cycle. Because theRead More…
