by Dr. Ward Wagner | Sep 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
A while back, a operating room technician from the local hospital emailed me his injury history and complaints, asking what I thought could be wrong. His doctor and diagnosed him with muscle tear and/or muscle spasm and sent him for physical therapy, yet, 4 months...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
I cringe a little every time I hear a patient tell me that they have a slipped disc because the reality is that discs don’t slip. They may herniate, tear, prolapse, bulge or sequester,.. but slip? Never. Sometimes doctors will use more simple terms to attempt...
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 | 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...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Feb 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Exercise training and sports strengthens your body and joints in various ways. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common. Often, these injuries occur when engaging in recreational sporting activities or becomes overzealous in a particular exercise regimen. The more...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
In the last few years, the knowledge surrounding spinal decompression and laser therapy has grown by leaps and bounds. This research benefits those suffering from many spinal and non-spinal conditions, ranging from: Lower Back Pain, to Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis...
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