by Dr. Edward Gould | Dec 9, 2018 | Aging
It has been said, ” Our genes load the gun but our habits pull the trigger.” Make a copy of that and put on your refrigerator! Our genes play an enormous role in how we age. However, our habits play a powerful role also. It seems that everyone has a new...
by Dr. Edward Gould | Dec 8, 2018 | Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
This joint is formed where your lower jaw bone is connected to the temporal bone of your skull. It is covered with a thin layer of cartilage and separated by a small disc. This joint is almost constantly in use as you eat, speak, yawn and swallow. Typically, pain is...
by Dr. Edward Gould | Dec 7, 2018 | Scoliosis and Curved Spine
Scoliosis, a lateral or sideward curvature of the spine, plagues an estimated 4 to 5 million Americans. This spinal disorder usually appears during early teens. Approximately 10% of the adolescent population has some form of scoliosis. It is more prominent in girls,...
by Dr. Edward Gould | Dec 6, 2018 | Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
When the arches of the feet flatten out (you have three arches in each foot), this will cause excess stress in the ligamentous structures, specifically the plantar aponeurosis in the bottom of the foot, leading to plantar fasciitis. If you have heel pain when you get...
by Dr. Edward Gould | Dec 5, 2018 | Piriformis Syndrome, Sacroiliac Pain, Sciatica
There is a piriformis muscle located in each buttock. The piriformis muscles are deep and are responsible for rotating our feet outwards. Due to the proximity of the piriformis muscles to the sciatic nerves problems can and do occur. If the piriformis muscle goes into...
