Save Your Spine with These 8 Guidelines
April 23, 2019
Back and neck pain is a fact of life for millions of adults. It affects our ability to work, to enjoy leisure time, concentrate, and just enjoy life in general.
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Three Easy Tips for Preventing Osteoporosis
March 8, 2019
As you grow older, your bones begin to thin and cannot be stopped completely. Because of this, their ability to break is heightened, and the concern regarding osteoporosis becomes more evident. However, it’s important to remember that osteoporosis isn’t “just another part of aging.” In fact, there are many ways that you can work to
How to Prevent and Treat Shin Splints
February 7, 2019
Shin splints are common problems faced primarily by runners, dancers, and military recruits, but how to prevent and treat shin splints is invaluable information for most all athletes.
Should you exercise through lower back pain?
December 3, 2018
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, two-thirds of Americans have lower back pain sometime during their lives. It’s what to do with and about that pain that matters. Should you exercise through lower back pain? The common-sense answer to you now may be: if “it hurts when you do this,” then don’t do it.
What is at the root of your hip and knee pain?
November 1, 2018
“Oh my aching joints!” If this sounds like you when getting out of bed each morning or even getting out of a chair, you’re not alone. This refrain becomes more prevalent as we age, although younger adults can experience joint pain too. Depending on a person’s exercise routine, or if they are runners, hip and
Preventing falls in the fall
October 2, 2018
A fall can happen anywhere and at any time, but sadly, according to the CDC an older adult dies every twenty minutes from a fall, and they mostly happen in the home. Preventing falls in the fall and every other season just takes some thoughtful evaluation and a few adjustments.
Can foods help fight osteoarthritis pain?
September 11, 2018
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative chronic condition, and 27 million Americans suffer from its painful symptoms everyday. If you don’t have osteoarthritis, it’s likely you know someone who does. With age and overuse, the cartilage between the bones in our joints begins to deteriorate causing stiffness, loss of flexibility, and pain. It is typically found in
6 ways to prevent injury while golfing
July 18, 2018
Did you know that more than 130,000 people were treated for a golf-related injury in 2015? Even though this sport is a low-impact activity with minimal risk, injury is still always possible.
5 low-impact outdoor activities for this summer
June 14, 2018
Those that suffer from joint pain are often forced to decrease their activity levels in order to avoid aggravating a particular joint. With summer quickly approaching, there are sure to be many days on which you will want to be outside engaging in your favorite activities. Stay active this summer without worsening your joint pain
What are flat feet?
April 26, 2018
Never get caught “flat footed” again if somebody asks about overpronation. Living with flat feet is not funny if you suffer from the discomfort and pain it can bring, so pardon the ortho humor. Overpronation occurs when the arch of the foot collapses downward and inward. This condition is commonly known as flat feet or