Does Arnica Work?

March 19th, 2018

Arnica Gel/Cream It seems that we’re hearing more and more people using Arnica for relief of muscle and joint aches and pains.  It’s commonly been used as a homeopathic treatment for inflammation, bruises, and swelling.  The problem with Arnica as with many other herbals and supplements is that the research supporting the use of them

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Exercises for Achilles Tendinitis

March 5th, 2018

Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis We have an active, results-oriented population here at SSOR.  As a result, we see many patients who are battling “tendinopathies,” a catch-all term for pathology and pain in tendons.  One of those regions we see a lot that affects people across the lifespan is Achilles tendinopathy.  The general public commonly refers

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How to Treat Muscle Cramps

February 15th, 2018

Ways to Treat Muscle Cramps If you lead an active lifestyle like many of our patients here, at some point or another, you probably got muscle cramps.  Maybe you got muscle cramps in your calves, or maybe in your thigh muscles.  These are painful!  If you haven’t, you’ve probably seen athletes on TV who are

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