Ohio has Imposed Rules that Require Injured Workers to Try Conservative Care including Physical Therapy Before Back Surgery

The State of Ohio has imposed rules that require injured workers to try more conservative measures like Physical Therapy prior to receiving spinal fusion surgeries or prescription painkillers. The Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation rule effective Jan. 1, requires injured workers to undergo at least 60 days of “conservative” care, while avoiding opioids if possible,…

Stubborn Heel Pain

Not responding to traditional treatments for Plantar Fasciitis such as stretching, ice, massage, orthotics, even injections? Stop getting frustrated….maybe it is the wrong diagnosis?   Plantar Fasciitis is often a chronic problem that causes a tremendous amount of anxiety because many fail to respond to traditional treatments.  All too often you are left with months/years…

Straighten Up!

Straighten Up! Posture…something that we simply take for granted. Yet, we notice when one exhibits good posture and automatically associate regality, confidence, strength, and character. We use the word “spineless” to describe someone of weak character and describe one of strong character as having a “backbone”. Posture affects our mood, energy level, bones, muscles, joints,…