Shoulder Injuries – Adhesive Capsulitis

Last week we addressed a question from a person who sustained a shoulder injury after falling when ice skating. We discussed that her condition may be a shoulder bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, or a rotator cuff syndrome. Last week we discussed the pathology of a shoulder bursitis. This week we will be discussing Adhesive Capsulitis. Adhesive […]

Shoulder Injuries – Bursitis

Dear Dr. Caraotta, I recently went ice skating, fell and injured my right shoulder. I went to my medical doctor, he examined me, took x-rays, told me that it wasn’t broke, gave me medication and advised me that it should get better in a couple of days. It has been two weeks now, the pain […]

Shoulder Injuries – Impingement Syndrome

For the last three weeks we have been discussing different shoulder conditions that may be sustained from an injury. This week to finish off the series, we will be discussing a shoulder condition which is largely due to a postural imbalance; namely the shoulder impingement syndrome. When we look at the ideals in postural attitude, […]

Shoulder Injury – Rotator Cuff

In order to understand a rotator cuff syndrome, it is important to briefly review the anatomy of the shoulder joint. As described in the first of this series, the shoulder is a ball and socket type of joint, that the Lord created in a way that it allows for maximum mobility. There are four major […]

Shoveling Snow and Lower Back Pain

Dear Dr. Caraotta: I strained my back when shoveling snow, then slipped on the ice. I did not feel any pain at the time, and am not sure if the pain I have is due to the fall or shoveling snow. Is there a right and wrong way to shovel snow? Dr. Caraotta’s Response Almost […]

Darwin vs. Moses on the origins of life… By Pastor Ron Hamm

Introduction _____________________________________________________ Moses on the Origins of Life 1. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (First verse in the Bible) 27 God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Gen. 1:1, 27 Darwin on the Origins of Life […]

To Die Is Gain… By Pastor Ron Hamm

Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Rev.21:4 …God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things […]

The Secret Place… By Pastor Ron Hamm

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 91 This Psalm describes a secret place of the Lord that offers sweet fellowship with […]

The Joy Of The Lord… By Pastor Ron Hamm

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 …Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory. I Peter 1:8 Jesus gives us true joy. […]