What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease. Classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases, scleroderma, which means “hard skin,” affects about 300,000 Americans and is not contagious. Scleroderma can be broken down into two conditions – localized scleroderma and systemic sclerosis. The severity can vary from person to person depending on… Continue reading Treatment for Scleroderma Joint Pain and Systemic Sclerosis Arthritis

The Junk Drawer of the Body The tighter your hips are, the tighter your lower back, and the rest of your body will be. Our hips can carry all of our built up weight, both physically and emotionally.  Because of this, our hips often act as the ‘junk drawer of our bodies’, making it important… Continue reading 5 Yoga Poses To Release Hip Pain

Summer provides the perfect weather to get out into the water and start swimming.  Whether you’re training for your next triathlon or going on a leisurely swim with friends, it’s important to stay safe when swimming in open bodies of water. Follow these tips during your next swim to stay safe and enjoy all that… Continue reading Safety Tips for Open Water Swimming

When it comes to our physical health, gender plays a big part in what you’re at higher risk for. Symptoms can vary, too. When it comes to backpain, it’s not different. Though most back issues can happen to both male or females, here’s 5 conditions that tend to affect women more: 1. DEGENERATIVE SPONDYLOLISTHESIS Spondylolisthesis… Continue reading The Back Pain Conditions That Affect Women More

When the word “arthritis” is mention, the first thing most think of is pain and stiffness due to aging. But the truth it, arthritis can occur at any age and can be the term used for a variety of joint issues and disease.  This can mean anything from common osteoarthritis to rheumatoid arthritis, which is… Continue reading Top 3 Arthritis Myths

A bunion is basically a very painful bump that forms on the foot. It is caused by a bone deformity that grows slowly. When bunions become swollen and inflamed, it can become unbearable to walk. Fortunately, there are some things that many of us can do in order to prevent bunions from forming.  Wear proper… Continue reading Top Tips For Bunion Prevention

Getting spinal surgery is not an easy decision to make, as any health professional will tell you. Before going into such a serious procedure you should be sure to fully educate yourself on what your specific surgery will entail. Once you and your doctor have decided that surgery is indeed the right course of action… Continue reading The Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Spinal Surgery

Do you meet your step count goal every day? Regular walking is one of the best things you can do for your joints and muscles, especially if you’re recovering from an injury. We see many patients who are in recovery from orthopedic injuries such as auto accidents, and we often recommend daily walking as a… Continue reading Why You Should Get Your Daily Steps In

The muscles, nerves, and ligaments near the spine provide support to the rest of the body. Keeping our backs healthy can increase the overall quality of health for our bodies. And the best way to keep our backs healthy is to prevent any damage from occurring in the first place. Here are a few ways… Continue reading How to Keep Up on Your Spine Health

As spring rolls around, there are a new series of sports for us to get excited about. Along with these new athletic opportunities come a few common injuries. While we can train and prepare ahead of time to avoid getting hurt, sometimes spring sports injuries are inevitable. Overuse Injuries Many sports such as baseball, softball… Continue reading Common Spring Sport Injuries