Hip pain, especially as we get older, is more common than you realize. It can come on without apparent cause, while at other times it follows an accident, trauma, injury, prolonged sitting with legs crossed, or an episode of overuse. First, let me describe the most common musculo-skeletal causes of hip pain. Then, I’ll address the different treatment options. Bursitis – inflammation of the fluid filled sacs between the tendon & skin/bone (bursa). Bursitis is often caused b

Cancer affects over 1 million people a year. In fact, 77% of all cancers are in adults 55 years old and over. We are living longer today, and thus the possibility of getting cancer as we age increases. We now know that 75% of all cancer risks are caused by environmental/behavioral factors that include tobacco, diet, chemical exposure, occupational hazards, and radiation. Three of the leading causes for cancer are within our control -- thus we can greatly affect our chanc