Learning Center
At ProActive Spine & Joint, our goal is to get our patients back to a pain-free life and keep it that way. Through ongoing educational materials, we help you to continue the healing process outside of our office and prevent future aches and pains so you can live your best life every day.
From headaches to foot pain, ProActive has you covered!
The Rotator Cuff
"THE ROTARY CUP?" WHAT IS IT? Rotator Cuff Alright I know it’s not called that, but it always cracks me up when a patient comes in and tells us they have “rotary cup” issues. To be fair, your “rotator cuff” does rotate and the glenoid cavity does look a little like a...
Plantar Fasciitis
HEEL PAIN? WHAT’S THE CAUSE? After seeing a couple cases of Plantar Fasciitis these past couple weeks, I thought it would be worth explaining a little more about what it actually is. Specifically, I wanted to talk about other common issues that masquerade as plantar...
Knee Pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is the most common diagnosis in patients presenting with knee pain; however, this is usually frustrating for the patients as this diagnosis simply means anterior knee pain. It is quite hard to effectively treat someone when the only thing...
3 BEST EXERCISES FOR NAGGING LOW BACK PAIN!
Back pain is more common than you think. In the United States, nearly 20% of Americans report a recent episode of back pain, and 8% of all adults report persistent chronic low back pain. Even crazier, low back pain is the leading cause of work limitations and...
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION: JAW PAIN, HEADACHES, AND TOOTHACHES
TMJ dysfunction and its associated symptoms is a relatively common condition we see day to day here in the office. There is anywhere from a 5-12% prevalence rate in the general population, with it being more common in females, especially if on birth control. It is...
Tennis Elbow
TENNIS ELBOW? Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is the most common cause of elbow pain in patients presenting with an elbow complaint. Despite the condition commonly being referred to as tennis elbow, tennis players only make up 10% of the patient...