Had a lot of fun talking with Mike and Doug- two excellent coaches and athletes in their own areas. Most readers know that CrossFit has exploded as a sport. The functional movements required of CrossFit leave no room for inefficiencies of motion. As one who evaluates and treats the movement system, I have a strong […]
The Truth Behind Ice or Compression for Inflammation
Michelle Kinney of Crossfit Chickasaw introduced me to an interesting blog post by Kelly Starrett, DPT. Kelly does a great job of making advanced rehabilitation techniques accessible to the masses. I am really impressed by how proliferative his blog is. You should check it out. Medicine advances by tossing out previously held ideas in favor […]
The Anti-inflammatory Diet
Last night I had the pleasure of speaking to a chronic illness support group about how nutrition relates to health. To summarize the presentation: every bite we take is either pushing us towards healing/disease prevention or physical degeneration/pain. Most people have heard this before and intuitively understand it. What’s usually missing is an appreciation for the […]
Chronic Occipital Nerve Headache- Case Report
Patient History Sue came to my clinic for evaluation of chronic headache and chronic neck pain. 6 years earlier, she had suffered a laceration and fracture at the right occipital area of the skull. Over the next 2 years, complete numbness at the distribution of the greater occipital nerve (area of the scalp on one […]
The Top 5 Supplements for Everybody
Even the most nutritious of diets fails to provide essential nutrients at optimal levels. A diet that is 75% fruits/vegetables and %25 lean meat is best, yet because of modern agriculture and lifestyle, one should still look on sites like Express Health Shop for a suitable supplement. I’m often asked what supplements are most important. […]
Cole Pain Therapy Group Video
Michael Allen shot and produced a great video that highlights our group. A good mix of doctor and patient interviews. Thanks, Mike. It looks great.