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Exercises to Help with Arthritis
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...
Headaches and Your Spine Health
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 That Builds Bones
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...
Hip 101
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...
Backpack Safety: Part ll
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...
When to Consider Knee Replacement
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...
How do Kids And Adult Bodies Differ
Have you ever wondered why children heal faster than adults? It’s truly something you do not appreciate as a child. It’s not fun missing work for two weeks after a tonsillectomy at age 25 when you could have recovered in a week when you were younger. Children...
The Right Shoes for Your Feet
Life is too short to go through it wearing uncomfortable shoes. Seriously! Over the course of a lifetime, the average individual will walk thousands of miles. Shoes that don’t fit right because they’re too tight, too loose, or don’t provide enough support can cause...
Dupuytrens Contracture & Other Conditions of the Hand
The human hand is amazingly complex and intricate. It’s comprised of 27 bones (including the wrist) and three nerves (the medial, radial, and ulnar nerves), and each of these nerves have both a sensory and motor component. The human hand is also an integral part of...
Discussions About Knee Replacement Surgery
A damaged knee joint can become one of the most irritating things. It makes simple movements, such as walking, much more painful. If you have a damaged knee and you’re dealing with the pain on a daily basis because you don’t want to have surgery, you are not alone....
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can sideline even the most active person out there. It affects nearly every aspect of your life, from unloading the dishwasher to picking up your kids, shoulder pain can change your life. Your shoulder is made up of a series of muscles, tendons, and...
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic pain syndrome is (and isn’t) exactly what it sounds like. Simply put, it’s pain that lasts for longer than 6 months time. Chronic pain is often difficult to manage due to its complexities and the fact that it often doesn’t respond well to conventional...