Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become so common that I would bet just about everyone knows someone that has it. CTS has become synonymous with computer use. Yet patients are often misdiagnosed when told they have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Unfortunately, successful treatment relies on an accurate diagnosis. Perhaps this explains why many people see no [...]

Knee pain is an increasingly common complaint associated with athletic activity; and is often thought to be a ‘natural’ consequence of aging. Patients are often told to rest the knee, take some Aspirin, or lose a bit of weight; advice which most often does nothing to help alleviate the pain or to correct the problem. [...]

High cholesterol is a trillion dollar disease. Cholesterol lowering medications have become a cash-cow for the pharmaceutical companies. Every year it seems more people “need” cholesterol lowering drugs to lead a normal healthy life. The sad fact is many of those people have been misinformed, and fooled into believing that these medications are necessary and beneficial. If you or someone you know is taking these drugs, you must read this article!

For years the debate has raged between whether to use heat or ice on an injury. Many have their opinions on the matter, but few have gone as far to explain the rationale and specific application of these therapies. In this article, I end the debate once and for all about which is superior, Heat or Ice.