What is Piriformis Syndrome, a.k.a. Pseudo-Sciatica? Most people have heard of sciatica and the diagnosis (or frequently self-diagnosis) of sciatica is too often made based on just one symptom: radiating leg pain. There is however, a condition similar to sciatica that also causes leg pain, yet it is markedly different. Anatomically, sciatic nerve, the largest and thickest nerve of [...]
Experiencing Low Back Pain? The lumbar spine, or low back, is a remarkably well-engineered structure of interconnecting bones, joints, nerves, ligaments, and muscles all working together to provide support, strength, and flexibility. However, this complex structure also leaves the low back susceptible to injury and pain. Nearly 80 percent of adults are affected by low [...]
Yoga’s popularity has exploded in the recent years, as has the number of Yoga Related Injuries. The number of Americans practicing yoga has risen from about 4 million in 2001 to over 20 million in 2017. Some people have become attracted to yoga as a way to stretch and strengthen, while others have come to [...]
