High Heels and Flip-Flops Cause Back Pain

July 24, 2008

That’s right ladies check your shoe closet. If you wonder why your back hurts at the end of the day, your shoes that you have been wearing all day is probably to blame. How many bad shoes did you buy after watching the movie “Sex and the City”? Hey, this is not just a girl [...]

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A Mattress to Relieve Back Pain

June 11, 2008

As a follow up to my discussion about pillow placement (see the “Pillow Talk” link in the previous post) that helps you maintain proper positioning while sleeping, you might be wondering about the biggest “pillow” of them all… your mattress. A mattress can make or break a good night’s sleep. You may have experienced a [...]

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Better Night’s Sleep means Better Days

June 5, 2008

Sleep is the greatest weapon against a busy world. I know all to well what it is like to have pain interrupt my sleep. Going to bed used to be a dreaded activity because I knew I would wake up in agony. That was until I learned how to respect my curves as a woman. [...]

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Author Commentary: Can I carry your purse?

April 11, 2008
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This dialogue would not be unusual in my clinic. Because I see many women with neck pain or arm tingling, I really do feel the weight of the purses that are hauled into my office. The image of a carpet bag suddenly comes to mind. Some of my patients have changed to fanny packs or [...]

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Can I Carry your Purse?

March 21, 2008

Can I carry your purse miss?      I assure you there is nothing amiss. Please take my load Doc,      Feels like I am carrying a rock. This purse is heavy as heck.      Such a weight must be killing your neck. Come to think, my neck is always sore.      Carrying that purse is [...]

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