My Other Life in the Pits
The alarm went off too early that day. I thought I had it perfectly planned how to get to the airport on time, but it still became a rush to…
Lyrica: The Weight Gain Story You Need to Hear
Start looking behind another door, a door of hope. Consider shutting the door of drug treatment and learn about ways to make your nerve pain a memory!
Children and Plantar Warts
Children and Plantar Warts Plantar warts (simply: warts on the feet) are a very common issue for people of all ages. It’s estimated that 7-10% of the US population has…
2 New Important Studies to Know About for People Suffering with Diabetic Neuropathy
I’ve been a member, including past president and board member, of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons for a long time. I routinely attend meetings and lectures and train nerve surgeons,…
How to Outsmart Your Doctor about Neuropathy
I had the rewarding experience recently of a patient sharing a story with me about how she gave a doctor a real lesson on nerve pain that seemed to put…
Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know
Sports ankle sprain treatment: Getting back on your feet faster When it’s back to school time, we’re also back to fall or spring sports, gym class, and recess. Summer…
9 Questions About How Hip Replacement Can Lead to Drop Foot and What You Can Do About It
Many improvements have been made for patients who need hip replacement surgery. My experience with patients has been that most will say “If I knew it was going to help…
Amputation: Three Things You Must Know if You’re Diabetic
So, you’ve been told you’re a diabetic, and the first thing that enters your mind is the possibility of an amputation. Wow, a scary thought! I want to show you…
Does Your Child Have Sever’s Disease?
My oldest son has been dealing with heel pain for the last month. He is a very active 9-year-old with soccer, basketball, baseball and running. Currently, he is playing soccer…
The Truth About Frustrating Toenail Fungus
During my time in this practice I have heard toenail fungus described in many different ways, and none of them are nice. Gross, icky, thick, brittle, deformed, disfigured, discolored nails…
Tips to Help You Best Stretch Your Calf Muscle
Stretching is a very useful tool in alleviating tight muscles, loosening up before or after a workout, or just for general wellbeing. However, some muscles are much harder to stretch…
4 Essential Points to Understanding Foot Warts
Tis the season for witches and warts! But foot warts aren’t selective to green-faced brewers; even the cleanest mortals can fall prey to these nasty little growths. Foot warts can…