Which Health Professional Should I See?

If you are experiencing pain or have an injury, there are many options for health professionals to treat your painful condition. So who should you see first? Going to your family doctor is usually the best first step, and he/she will direct you with initial treatments and referrals. However, sometimes you can go straight to …

Twisting and Back Pain, Joint Pain

Photo: joystiq.com Twisting one of your joints in an awkward way is an easy recipe for injury, especially in the low back, shoulder, knee and ankle. How To Avoid Twisting Your Back: Turn your entire body by turning your legs. Change positions in order to reach the object with ease. Turn toward the object, then …

Best Book for Self-Treatment of Painful Joints

Do you have joint pain that you cannot afford much medical treatment for? Robin McKenzie, a world-famous Physical Therapist and bestselling author, wrote a series of books about self-treating pain in various joints. I would highly recommend any of these if you have pain but cannot afford much therapy or other treatments. Treat Your Own …