Tag Archives: Parkinson’s disease

After playing a lot of golf in Florida this past winter, I suffered from “tennis elbow” of my left arm, which, unfortunately, has “cramped my style” and also has prevented me from playing golf this spring and summer.  Apparently, “tennis elbow” isn’t just an overuse injury caused by playing tennis; it’s common to golfers, and it involves strained inflamed outer elbow tendons.  Upon my return to NJ, basic arm movements such as being able to wring out a towel or... Read more »

I am a male senior who enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing and working around the house and yard.  A few years ago arthritis in both knees caused me to seek medical help for the pain.  The doctor administered cortisone injections.  After two years of treatment, the shots became ineffective and the pain became debilitating.  I could barely go up or down steps, could not hike anymore and even walking became very difficult.  Not being a good candidate for surgery, I decided... Read more »

I suffered with severe sciatica for about five years, long enough to believe that I would carry the malady to my grave.  Sleep was not restful because I could only sleep on my back.  Because of the pain, even short walks were difficult after only two blocks.  My legs felt like two tree trunks, heavy and stiff, so I went out as little as possible.

Therapeutic massage and chiropractic treatments provided some relief for a few days at most.  David... Read more »