If you’re having surgery, you’re probably already aware that rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the recovery process. Patients benefit from post-surgical rehab because it helps them get back on their feet and restores their full range of motion. What most people don’t know, however, is that pre-surgical rehabilitation (pre-hab) can significantly speed up your
Should Listening to Music During Exercise Be Considered a Performance-Enhancing Drug? Tanner Garrity of InsideHook.com recently published an article tackling this question, featuring a quote from our own Dr. Keith Evans! Check our this excerpt, and use the button below to read the full article! That word — “distraction” — is thrown around a lot.
It is no secret that the United States is a country with very high levels of medication. With countless over-the-counter drugs for pain management, it can seem simple to turn to drugs for pain relief. It is also a common practice for physicians to prescribe heavier pain relievers, such as the opioids that have resulted
Lumbar radiculopathy, commonly referred to as sciatica, is a common condition that many people experience. It occurs as a result of irritation to the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve of the body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks, and pain from irritation is typically felt in the lower back. However,
It is common knowledge that post-surgical rehabilitation is necessary following almost any surgical procedure. This rehab is performed after surgery as a way to enhance the recovery process and help patients regain their mobility. But did you know you can also participate in rehab treatments before your surgery? Pre-surgical rehabilitation commonly referred to as “pre-hab,”