by Butch Phelps | Jan 31, 2023 | Back Pain, Neck Pain
One of the most common problems I see as people get older is the inability to raise their arms over their heads. Many struggle to lift their arms straight out in front of their bodies, others cannot lift their arms out to the side, and finally, hardly any of them...
by Butch Phelps | Jan 25, 2023 | General Health, Neck Pain
It probably ain’t your neck! The second most common problem people I see have is, the neck and shoulders. Rarely is the cause from the neck or shoulders. What is surprising is the real reasons why our neck and shoulders hurt. Today I will discuss the three real...
by Butch Phelps | Oct 28, 2022 | Neck Pain, Uncategorized
rendered medically accurate illustration of a man having a painful neck. Pain in the Neck? This week most clients I saw were dealing with neck and/or shoulder pain. Each week tends to have a common thread and this week was no different. For some it was a simple stiff...
by Butch Phelps | May 17, 2022 | Neck Pain
Neck Pain: Is Your Head Too Heavy For Your Neck? When you complain to me of neck pain, I know many of you have heard me tease you about having too large a brain for your neck. But is it true? What’s funny is the weight of your head can cause neck pain going down...
by Butch Phelps | Oct 19, 2021 | Neck Pain
We have all suffered from a stiff neck, a crick in the neck, or torticollis. It usually leads to headaches or tight jaws due to the pain. It is also a safety hazard when driving or just walking around. Ever wonder why the automobile industry created the backup camera?...
by Butch Phelps | Sep 29, 2021 | Neck Pain, Shoulder pain
What? Walking can cause pain? Let me tell you how that happens. I love seeing more and more people getting into walking for exercise. My neighborhood is filled with walkers each day. Walking for 30 minutes a day at a fast pace is very beneficial for your heart, lungs,...