Let’s start with some facts about arthritis, courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation. Did you know that: Over 50 million adults possess a physician-diagnosed type of arthritis. 1 out of every 250 infants and children have either arthritis or another rheumatic condition....
The shoulder is one of the most complicated joints in the body. It is one of the few ball and socket joints, yet it has the largest range of motion of any joint in the body. The shoulder consists of many complicated mechanisms that all must work in tandem in order to...
The hip joint is a true ball-and-socket joint that consists of a complex design that is able to provide the body with both stability and mobility. There are many powerful muscles that connect with – and cross over – the hip joint, which makes it possible for the human...
When you suffer an injury, you may be tempted to get back to your routine as quickly as you can. Proper healing takes time and pushing yourself to get back to normal before your body is ready can be very dangerous. A sprain occurs when the ligament in your ankle is...
The most common type of elbow condition is overuse or traumatic injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), especially for anyone who does a lot of throwing. The UCL is on the inside of the elbow and it connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the ulna - the two...
One of the best ways you can keep fit and maintain a healthy body is through physical activity. Other than decreasing your body fat, your muscle mass will increase, and you’ll generally feel great. However, all these advantages have a caveat — don’t overdo it. You may...
A little while back, we wrote a blog about managing arthritis pain with exercise. Whether you’re an avid athlete or just getting into it, everyone is affected by motivation levels that are seemingly hills and valleys. Ask any athlete or bodybuilder, sometimes...
There are a lot of different types of headaches. Migraine headaches. Tension headaches. Stress headaches. Sinus headaches. We could go on, but we’re pretty sure you get the picture – when it comes to “a simple headache”, there really ISN’T anything simple about...
Food plays an important part in your overall health. Your diet can affect everything from your blood pressure to the way your organs function. But you may not be aware that what you eat can even affect your bone density. This is particularly important for women in...
The hip joint is one of the true ball-and socket joints in the body, and helps move your legs when performing virtually any activity involving the lower body – walking, running, walking up stairs, swimming, etc. Fortunately, the hip joint is very stable, meaning that...
When your child drops their backpack at the door, does it feel like you’re trying to move 50 pounds of rocks? Does your child struggle to put their backpack on or complain about tingling in their back? Since back-to-school season is officially here, it’s time to talk...
Knee replacement is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures. It’s estimated that about one million knee replacement surgeries are performed annually in the United States. But how do you come to the decision to get knee replacement surgery? Many...