Are you stumped on what to buy for the perfect Christmas gift this year for the special people in your life? I am usually a huge procrastinator when it comes to Christmas gifts, but this year I am gonna be prepared (I really hope) and I’ve researched some awesome gifts that I’ve given away previously or plan on giving away myself. The prices range from FREE to more pricey. Hope this lists inspires you on your journey to finding that perfect…
Are you one of the tens of millions of American adults who are now considered to have high blood pressure based on the new guidelines that came out this week? The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have lowered the levels at which they are calling people high blood pressure just this week. I’ve had tons of patients coming in and asking about the new guidelines as what it means for them because now they are considered…
Almost everyone has had knee pain. Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see me in sports medicine. This article will review the most common causes of knee pain, important information about each, and recommended treatment. Causes of Knee Pain Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis) Osteoarthritis Knee Cap (Patellar) Laxity Patellar tendon pulling bone (Osgood Schlater’s or Sindig-Larson-Johansen) Pes Anserine Bursitis Acute Injuries Ligament sprain (ACL, MCL, IT Band, etc.) Acute…
Ever get stumped about what to make for dinner like me? I will continue to try out Pinterest recipes so that you can experience my triumphs and failures in the kitchen as I attempt to cook. Attempting to cook is really what I do, because I am admittedly a pretty bad cook. Armed with Pinterest I will continue to seek out the easiest, but delicious recipes and hope for the thumbs up from my picky kids. My hope is to…