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Barre-Lieou Syndrome is an often confusing, misdiagnosed and misunderstood cause of a vast array of neurologic based symptoms.  Barre-Lieou Syndrome  is named for the collective, yet independent work of Jean Alexandre Barre, M.D. who published his research in 1925 and Yong-Choen Lieou, MD who published his findings in 1928. Each doctor wrote of patients displaying

In this article I would like to discuss some of the symptoms of C1 – C7  herniation or nerve compression. While this type of problem in patients can be the result of many things, this article will focus on degenerative wear and tear of the cervical spine and scoliosis. Sometimes I will see a patient

I am frequently asked for opinions about COVID-19. One subject that is frequently mentioned is the possible after affects of COVID-19 recovery on joint pain or what is the impact of prolonged steroid or opioid use while waiting for surgery. This is a new field of science, long-term studies are not available yet to give

There are many options in helping people with neck pain or degenerative disease in their cervical spine. At our clinic we try to help as many people avoid surgery as we can although for some people surgery will be their only realistic option and we advise these people appropriately. Sometimes a person may think they

Cubital tunnel syndrome, or ulnar nerve entrapment, is diagnosed when doctors believe that your ulnar nerve in being compressed and/or inflammed at the inside of your elbow. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is typically treated with: A split, wrap or brace. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Physical therapy A June 2022 study (1)  from the University of Western

Research has recognized that the anxiety that low back pain patients suffer from was influenced by the intensity of the pain they had, the level of disability it was causing level, and the  subsequent feeling of helplessness that back pain can spiral the patient into.  These factors were summarized in a November 2022 paper (1) 

A December 2022 paper (1) discusses the accumulating evidence suggesting that mood changes are reported by about one in ten osteoarthritis patients and that inflammation has something to do with it. In this paper the authors describe that about one in five patients with osteoarthritis are diagnosed with depression and or anxiety disorder. Further, “Greater