Another Ehlers Danlos Success Story! EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) uses the zebra as its avatar because it is a syndrome that is frequently misdiagnosed thus poorly medically managed, commonly resulting in unnecessary surgeries, medications and activity restrictions. I am very happy to see this starting to change in the medical community; allow me to introduce my new patient, "Sam."  Her primary physician suspected EDS, thus was referred her to a geneticist, Dr. Omar Abdul-Rahman, MD.  He confirmed the [...]

How to avoid back pain with yard work and summer activities Yard work can be long and tiring, but let's make sure you don't put yourself at risk of injury, more specifically back injuries. Always make sure you are lifting with proper technique to avoid back strains, sciatica, or herniated disc, to name a few. There is a short checklist on things to ensure before lifting that heavy grass bag or dog food. First, make sure to bend [...]