Breaking the Silence on Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Hey ladies… Do you have a feeling of increased pressure or a feeling of heaviness in the vaginal or rectal area? Maybe you feel like something is out of place and not quite looking the same down there like it used to. Maybe it scared the daylights out of you when you went to the…
9 Simple Tips for Flying with Back Pain
We recently were asked the following question by one of our clients who has been dealing with chronic back pain: “I’ve suffered from back pain for over 20 years. And every time I have to travel for work or vacation I dread the flight with a passion. My back pain gets worse throughout the flight…
Why Do I Have Knee Pain While Going Up and Down Stairs?
This question was asked by one of our new clients who is suffering from knee pain: “Dr. Andalon, I’ve suffered with an on-off type of knee pain now for more than a year. What I can’t put my finger on is when it started or why, and more confusing is that my knee pain gets…
Should I Use Ice or Heat for Pain?
This weekend both our daughters (Sophia and Alexa) participated in the same local soccer tournament. One of their teammate’s mother asked me a very common question we get asked in the clinic almost on a daily basis. Her question was: “Dr. Oscar, my daughter was complaining of her hamstring muscle hurting after the soccer game…
How Quickly Can I Return to Sports After ACL Surgery?
This week I wanted to answer a common question we recently get asked quite regularly by our post ACL surgery clients: “Dr. Andalon…my name is Amy, I’m 36 years old and I had my right ACL reconstructed six months ago after injuring myself during a co-ed indoor soccer game. I was recently discharged from physical…
Why do I have knee pain when I squat?
We recently had a client contact our clinic last week and he asked us this… “Why do I have knee pain when I squat?” She told us she was attending her local gym frequently (4-5 days a week) for the past year, to help her lose weight. She would perform exercises like running, leg extensions,…
Why Can’t I Lose Weight No Matter What I Do?
Are you trying to lose weight? Or ever wondered to yourself ‘Why can’t I lose weight no matter what I do?’ We have all been there time and time again. Sometimes you feel like you are doing everything right, but for some reason, you can’t see the changes you are hoping for. It can be very…
The 6 Worst Morning Habits You Should Definitely Stop Today
The daily don’ts may seem harmless, but they could be sapping your energy, stressing you out, and giving you more unpleasant side effects. How you start your morning can set the tone for the rest of the day. A screaming match with your partner? Not a good way to start. A good, hearty breakfast? Much…
Can Physical Therapy Help Avoid A Knee Replacement Naturally
Most people think that when they get knee pain, it’ll eventually “ease off” and goes away on its own. That they’ll wake up one morning and like “magic”, knee pain will be a thing of the past… But then 6 months later you’re still living with the discomfort of knee pain. It’s often even worse than it was…
PRP Injections: Why Physical Therapy Plays A Key Role In Your Success
I wanted to answer an email I received this past summer from one of our clients, Jackie 64, from Encinitas, CA, who asked about Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP injections); a popular topic we get asked by our clients at LEVEL4 PT & Wellness. “Dr. Oscar, do you have any advice for someone like me who’s still…
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