Good morning. I'm not sure about you, but I didn't exactly enjoy that polar blast we got this week.
Nor did our dog.
Each time we let him out to 'potty,' it was only a matter of seconds before he got those prance-y feet some dogs get in the snow.
To think he descended from wolves...
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We've all been there. Some household object that's just a little too heavy needs to be moved. "Ah, I can do it, what's the worst that could happen?"
Sometimes we get away with it. And sometimes we don't.
That sudden pop in your arm could add up to more than just a dramatic story to tell — it might mean losing half your arm's functional strength.
While most people think of the biceps as the muscle that helps you lift weights or look good at the beach, it actually controls a critical motion you use hundreds of times daily. Surprisingly, it's the motion of rotating from palm down to palm up that is the biceps' main function.
The worst part?
Most people don't realize there's a narrow three-week window to fix the problem before it becomes permanently more complicated. My guide this week will help you understand what's really at stake...and what could make the difference between a fixable injury and a lifelong limitation.
If you're curious to learn more or are tired of dealing with numb hands in the middle of the night, this is your invitation to take a virtual 'masterclass' from me on all things carpal tunnel syndrome.
It's truly all of the education I wish I had time to give during a regular clinic visit.
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🙋 Raise your hand if you're a: Dog Walker
It's the most DANGEROUS time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
If you've been with me for any amount of time, you may have heard this before...but even still, I need you to feel this in your bones.
Walking a dog + Icy sidewalk = Shattered [Insert hand, wrist, or elbow]
We all talk about skiing, car accidents, firearms...you know, the normal dangers. But nobody is talking about this most diabolical of all combinations above.
I guess then you'll just have to trust me when I say that from December to March, my clinic is chock full of these injuries. And you can obviously see how it happens. If that dog gets even a little bit excited and pulls you off balance while crossing a patch of ice...
I'll sleep better tonight knowing that you've been warned. Again.
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