Runner’s knee is a term used to describe a set of symptoms a patient presents with that includes knee pain in one knee that tends to be difficult to pinpoint the exact spot of the pain. Generally, it encompasses the area around the kneecap sometimes...
Antacids are not the solution for acid reflux because they neutralize hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is an essential digestive secretion in the stomach. Contrary to what pharmaceutical companies advertise, acid reflux and esophageal disease are caused by a stomach that has become too alkaline, not...
One of the most common causes of carpal tunnel syndrome is the malalignment of one or two of the bones in the wrist. This shifting of the bones results in obstruction of the canal (space) that contains the nerve and other soft tissues. The result...
The key to eliminating the symptoms of pain, inflammation, and joint restrictions caused by what is commonly known as tennis or golfer’s elbow (otherwise known as lateral and medial epicondylitis) is to restore the proper mechanical function of the elbow joint. The three bones which...
Plantar fasciitis is caused by the stretching of the tendons that connect to the three arches of the foot. Most commonly, the long tendon that supports the inner arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is due primarily to the inward rolling of the foot, known...