Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a painful overuse condition given it’s name because of it’s location and the kind of activity that tends to bring it on.  Tennis Elbow is the nickname because many tennis players develop this pain due to the...
Frozen Shoulder or Rotator Cuff?

Frozen Shoulder or Rotator Cuff?

Frozen Shoulder is a condition wherein the joint capsule of the shoulder joint becomes tight, restricted and painful and may become completely immobile.  It may come on gradually or following certain injuries or invasive procedures such as surgery.  People who are...
Thoracic Spine Pain Relapse

Thoracic Spine Pain Relapse

Another recent case in my office was a gentleman who was involved in a car wreck here in St. George, Utah.  He was driving on the Boulevard when another vehicle T-boned him from the right side.  Immediately he had neck and upper back pain.  The back pain was a sharp,...