From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin This series presents a great opportunity to talk about stopping pain before it gets ramped up…before the sun sets. There are some conditions which if addressed on the first day you feel pain, a lot of misery might be avoided. They would simply be a forgotten whisper of discomfort, rather […]
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Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hips
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin Behind knees and shoulders, hips are one of the most troublesome parts of our bodies…particularly us gals. And it goes double during COVID-19, so listen up! I divide hip pain into 3 areas: the buttock, the side of the hip and the groin area. Most commonly, buttock pain […]
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19-Shoulders
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin A lot of folks have been waiting on this one. There is a bunch of shoulder pain out there, and with just a few modifications, much of it can be alleviated…but not all! And again, there was R.I.C.E., all of which works pretty well for shoulders too, except […]
Adult Repetitive Strain Disorders, Part One
Post provided by Barbara Bergin, MD Why do we get repetitive strain disorders? – Because our bodies wear out and we do a lot of repetitive activities. As our population ages we’re seeing more and more of these disorders. I see a different set of repetitive strains in younger aged individuals, mostly related to participation […]
