by Dr. Ward Wagner | Aug 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
When patients come to me with shoulder pain, I begin a screening examination to decipher what is wrong (i.e. what tissues are involved). Typically, a shoulder pain that has become chronic (more than 6 weeks in duration) will involve the tendons of one of the Rotator...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jul 30, 2015 | Back Pain, Pain
Every year, millions of teenagers across the country participate in high school sports. Injuries can be a major disappointment for the teen, the family, and the coaches. Pressure to play can lead to erroneous decisions that may lead to additional injury with...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jul 11, 2015 | Back Pain, Pain
A hernia or herniation is a tear in tissue. In the case of intervertebral discs of the spine, a herniated disc is a tear in the outer lining of the cushions between the vertebra of the spine and in which the “jelly” filled center will ooze out through the...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jul 2, 2015 | Back Pain, Neuropathy, Pain
Occasionally, I have patients who come in because they have self-diagnosed themselves with neuropathy. These people have talked to a friend or been searching online for answers and this is what their conclusion is. Sometimes, they are correct. Sometimes they are...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jun 23, 2015 | Pain, Uncategorized
There are many people walking around with terrible foot pain, but who aren’t successful in finding relief. They suffer weakness, weight gain, and emotional stress, because of the debilitating effects of this kind of pain. One of these common conditions is...
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