When Michelle Hawley Buck, 49, could no longer tolerate the excruciating pain in her lower back and leg, her doctor referred her to a physical therapist trained in dry needling. “I have neuropathy in my left leg, and I get severe cramps,” Michelle says. “Dry needling is about the … [Read more...] about Stick It to the Pain
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Fighting for Movement
Fitness for Parkinson’sSteve Walsh, a long-time class participant through the Norton Neuroscience Institute (NNI), was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014 while living in Michigan and ready to retire. Shortly after his diagnosis, he moved back home to Kentucky to be near … [Read more...] about Fighting for Movement
Missing Something?
Everyone feels left out sometimes – here’s what you can do:As we mature, our emotions grow and change with us. We develop the tools to communicate succinctly instead of having that ginormous meltdown in the toy aisle at Target. Even as adults, though, there are some feelings that … [Read more...] about Missing Something?
Get A Brighter Smile
Is your smile looking less brilliant? Are you looking for whiter teeth? As you age, teeth can become discolored for many reasons. Nerve damage to a tooth, staining from drinks such as coffee and tea, as well as the aftereffects of a tooth restoration can cause discoloration. In … [Read more...] about Get A Brighter Smile
It’s Heck Getting Old: Neuropathy
Our sense of touch relies on a network of peripheral nerves that branch off the spinal cord and send signals to the brain. Nerves in our skin and throughout our bodies alert us to everything from the gentlest tickle to the most painful injury. Neuropathy, or damage to one or more … [Read more...] about It’s Heck Getting Old: Neuropathy