by Dr. James Dalfino | Nov 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the face of musculoskeletal pain, it’s common to restrict activity. Unfortunately, doing so can weaken the muscles and joints in the affected area, which can prolong pain and elevate the risk for future injury. Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee often fall...
by Dr. James Dalfino | Nov 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
The sciatic nerve is made up of five nerve roots that exit the spine in the lower back (L4 to S3) and then merge into one nerve that travels through the buttock and into the leg. At the back of the knee, the nerve divides into two nerves, the tibial and common...
by Dr. James Dalfino | Oct 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It’s actually three joints—the AC or acromioclavicular joint (the collar bone/acromion of the shoulder blade joint), the glenohumeral joint (the ball-and-socket joint), and the scapulothoracic...
by Dr. James Dalfino | Oct 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
The cervical spine relies heavily on muscular support, particularly from the deep muscles in the front and back of the neck. Some experts estimate that up to 70% of the stability of the cervical spine arises from these deep neck muscles, particularly those in front of...
by Dr. James Dalfino | Oct 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
When you google about neck pain, the very first thing that pops out is that it’s not that severe. It’s just a muscle strain or a bad sleeping position. But neck pain is something that you shouldn’t neglect at all. In this post, we will talk about Pain in Right Side of...
by Dr. James Dalfino | Oct 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Whiplash is a common problem following motor vehicle collisions and because prevention is considered the best medicine, here are some tips to AVOID car crashes altogether … Don’t eat, take your eyes off the road while talking, fiddle with the radio or iPod, talk on...