Laser Therapy – St. George

The term, “laser therapy” is intriguing to some, intimidating to others. Though it sounds like a pretty intense treatment option, there is actually little to no sensation during the session. Though its application is gentle, its healing effects are profound. So let’s...
Athletic Injuries, Sprain and Strain

Athletic Injuries, Sprain and Strain

In my office I see all types of injuries stemming from a multitude of accidents: Car crash, falls, lifting, or athletic injuries have differing methods of treatment and focuses on healing in order to get the patient back into their activities of daily living. In the...
Tailbone Pain

Tailbone Pain

I see many who come to my office complaining of tailbone pain (coccydynia) usually from a fall onto their rear-end, sitting too abruptly, or repetitive trauma to the region.  These injuries are very common among skateboarders, horseback riders, cyclists, and/or during...
Rotator Cuff Tears

Rotator Cuff Tears

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...
Preventing Athletic Injury

Preventing Athletic Injury

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...