The Official Blog of John Pellegrini D.C.
Jan282022
My first question when I evaluate my patient’s shoulder is… Can you sleep on your shoulder? This question helps me determine if the patient’s shoulder capsule is swollen. There are many reasons why a person develops shoulder pain but knowing the mechanism of the injury helps to narrow the diagnosis. You might injure it […]
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Feb232016
Game Ready is ready for you at BackBasics. Game ready was introduced to me while treating and traveling with the San Francisco 49ers. Game Ready is definitely more comfortable then standing in some Ice Chamber in subzero temperature. Extremity injuries such as ankle, knee and shoulder can be difficult to ice due to the bony […]
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May62016
Are you ready for the latest in rehabilitative technology? Professional athletes are now using SAM Sport with their injury recovery and seeing staggering results. As a healthcare provider, I am always evaluating the latest and greatest in sports recovery and rehabilitation. I typically look at new products with a little skepticism but this product caught […]
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Feb232016
How do doctors get paid? Imagine going to your favorite restaurant. You are greeted at the door by the hostess, who seats you and takes your drink order. You order through your favorite waiter, Andrew, who recommends the special of the day: prime rib with a dinner salad and a chocolate torte for dessert. Soon […]
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Feb222016
I can remember my first patient in clinic many years ago. I tried to explain everything I knew about the spine and their injury. The patient looked at me like a deer caught in the headlights. I could tell they were listening but I was unaware that I was just spewing out all these fancy […]
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