Monthly Archives: January 2016

CC Life, Michael Elliott, Sports

Sports Shorts

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Michael Elliott

By Michael Elliott

Triumvirate- Area sports fans, get your local on and check out these three athletic teams at your convenience, and others to boot.  The Arroyo Grande High School wrestling team recently showed some major muscle as they defeated a game Paso Robles squad 41-27.  The final match of the evening went into overtime and the crowd went nuts!  There’s nothing quite like the response the athletes receive from fervent crowd support.

Head out to the pitch sometime and witness the San Luis Obispo High’s phenomenal girl’s soccer team.  They are currently sporting an immaculate 7-0 PAC 8 record and are an impressive 15-0-1 overall. Continue reading Sports Shorts →

CC Life, Michelle Jang

A Pain in the Neck

Michele Jang
Michele Jang

By Michele S Jang, PT

Do you have neck pain?  You may think that a MRI is required to find the source amongst the plethora of possible causes of neck pain. The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy reports that while diagnostic imaging can identify degenerative processes or pathology, the tissue causing the neck pain is most often still unknown.
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons why people seek our expertise.  I have treated patients with excruciating & debilitating neck pain who have MRI reports showing nothing more than the standard aging processes.  Conversely, I have also treated those with minor neck pain who have horrific MRIs showing major mechanical dysfunctions such as stenosis, disc bulges, hypertrophic facet changes, etc.
I recall one particular patient that I saw for neck pain.  She had two MRIs performed on her neck within 3 weeks of each other.  The MRIs were performed at different facilities.  I often review and explain what the report says to the patient so they can better understand their position.  Interestingly, the interpretation of the neck MRIs differed and actually contradicted each other.  One report claimed she definitely had C5,6 disc degeneration.  The other report claimed that C5,6 were normal. Continue reading A Pain in the Neck →

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Make Your Heart Smile At Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market This February

Farmers market 2If there is one thing you can count on in February it is the constant reminder of the cherished or for some, dreaded holiday, Valentine’s Day.  While Valentine’s Day traditionally focuses on one love in our life, there is a ton of value in looking for love in all areas of your life. For some it may be a partner, family, friends (both furry and human), neighbors or even their favorite scoop of ice cream from one of our local shops Downtown. For those of you who have been to the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market you know that there are plenty of varieties of love to be found.  So, if you find yourself stuck inside with the Valentdowntownfarmlogo9.3.15ine’s blues there is a wonderful cure here in SLO that will undoubtedly bring out a feeling of love for our community and all it has to offer.  On the other hand, if you do have a special someone in your life and are looking for a fun date night, no other option in town offers live music, delicious food, flowers, chocolates and the beautiful stars above. Continue reading Make Your Heart Smile At Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market This February →

CC Life, Healthy Living

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Is It Right For You?

Dr-Correia-with-Photoshop-EmbroideryBy Neil Correia, MD ~ 

If you’re approaching or have begun menopause, you may be wondering about whether you should consider hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Here’s some information about the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy.

About Menopause

Most women will begin menopause sometime between the ages of 45 and 54. If you go for 12 months without having a menstrual period, then you are considered to be in menopause. During this time, you should not be bleeding or even spotting. If you have both ovaries removed, you will go into menopause at the time of the surgery, regardless of your age.

Menopause, both natural and surgical, means your body will have to adjust to having lower estrogen levels. Some women won’t have many symptoms while others will have more severe symptoms. The main symptoms related to menopause are hot flashes (a feeling of heat spreading through your body), night sweats and sleep disturbances. You also may experience vaginal dryness or urinary tract infections. Continue reading Hormone Replacement Therapy: Is It Right For You? →