Is Neck Cracking Safe or Dangerous? Cracking our joints is normal — from our neck down to our toes. If you’ve ever turned your neck out of tightness,  stress, or pain and heard a cracking noise, you may have felt there was cause for concern. Cracking your neck occasionally is not harmful, but forcefully cracking… Continue reading Is Cracking Your Neck Dangerous?

Eating For Your Bone Health Eating a healthy diet is essential throughout every stage of life. Not only a crucial step in maintaining a healthy weight, but proper nutrition can also support your joints, muscles, and bones throughout your entire life.  Nutrition and Your Bones As we age, our bodies become vulnerable to a multitude… Continue reading Good Nutrition for Healthy Bones

Healthy New Year’s Resolutions For 2020 The new year is right around the corner, which means you’re probably getting out your notepad to jot down some new resolutions. While focusing on goals such as saving money or reaching out to old friends is important, make sure you make your health a priority. These four resolutions… Continue reading 4 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Why Do My Knees Make a Cracking Sound? Have you bent down to tie your shoes or pick something up and heard a loud crack coming from your knees? This joint noise is called ‘crepitus’, and it’s not uncommon. Here’s what you should know. Why Joint Noise Occurs When carbon dioxide builds up in the… Continue reading Why Do My Knees Pop?

Why Do My Knees Make a Cracking Sound? Have you bent down to tie your shoes or pick something up and heard a loud crack coming from your knees? This joint noise is called ‘crepitus’, and it’s not uncommon. Here’s what you should know. Why Joint Noise Occurs When carbon dioxide builds up in the… Continue reading Why Do My Knees Pop?

Understanding Metabolic Bone Disease At Orthopaedic Speciality Group, we treat patients with a spectrum of conditions, many of which are related to bone strength and skeletal health. Learn more about the following bone diseases to understand your situation better. Do I Have Metabolic Bone Disease? Our skeleton is just one area of our body that… Continue reading What is Metabolic Bone Disease?

Reducing Your Winter Joint Pain There are a few common signs winter is upon us — freshly fallen snow, cold weather, holiday decorations, and one that’s particularly unpleasant — joint pain. Increase your comfort this season with the following tips: 1. Don’t stop moving It can seem easy to stay inside bundled up on the… Continue reading Winter Joint Pain Relief Tips

Does a Sedentary Lifestyle Make Arthritis Worse? With a busy schedule of school, work, and social events, it can be tempting to spend whatever time we can get relaxing on the couch. While rest is important, if you are living a sedentary lifestyle, meaning you are sitting and resting more than you are being active,… Continue reading How Being Sedentary Affects Your Joints

5 Foods That Cause Inflammation When we’re sick or injured, inflammation can be a good thing — think of it as your body’s winter jacket. Inflammation can, in this case, help your body heal from injuries or illnesses. However, chronic inflammation can lead to an increased risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The foods… Continue reading Thanksgiving Foods that Cause Inflammation

The Connection Between Diabetes and Bone Health Whether you are living with diabetes or have a loved one afflicted with the disease, many of us know the common side effects: heart disease, stroke, and possibly neuropathy. However, not many people recognize the effect diabetes can have on your bones. Here’s what you should know. Individuals… Continue reading Diabetes and Your Bone Health