Not long ago, I worked with a patient who told me her neck felt strange. She described it as if there was a lump protruding outward, something sticking out where it shouldn’t be. When I showed her a photo of her neck, she was surprised—it looked completely normal. The feeling didn’t line up with reality. … Read more
We’ve all seen it. Another player goes down in the playoffs. Halliburton. Tatum. Kevin Durant years ago. Different names, same pattern: a calf strain or ankle sprain that seemed to heal… until suddenly, their Achilles gives out at the worst possible time. If you’re an athlete, coach, or even someone just trying to stay active, … Read more
By Dr. Ivan Hernandez, PT, DPT Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care—and one of the most misunderstood. The good news? Most back pain isn’t serious or dangerous. In fact, we don’t always need a perfect diagnosis to begin feeling better. Here’s a simple way to understand how we … Read more