Stingers in the neck, also known as burners, are an injury-caused acute pain that feels like an intense burn, pinch, or shock that runs from the bottom of your skull through your neck and sometimes to the shoulders. The pain is often very severe and sudden but then subsides quickly after. Numbness, tingling, and weakness… Continue reading What Are Neck Stingers? Understanding Burners and Stingers
Hip joints are very important and help to keep us mobile. This ball and socket joint, and the body’s largest, allows for fluid motion and can withstand repeated movements and a good amount of wear and tear. Despite their durability, hip joints, like any other joint, can suffer from serious injury due to aging and… Continue reading Common Causes of Hip Pain
There’s so much to celebrate and enjoy during the holiday season! As you eat, shop, and gather, make sure to give thanks to your body by doing your part to keep your bones strong, happy, and healthy throughout the holidays with these helpful tips: Eat More Bone-Friendly Foods As you celebrate the holidays with bountiful… Continue reading Tips For a Bone-Healthy Holiday Season
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects your body’s process of turning food into energy. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t make insulin, a substance released by your pancreas to help maintain proper blood sugar levels. With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t produce enough or… Continue reading The Link Between Diabetes and Osteoporosis
Arthritis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the joints. Any joints in your body can be inflamed, but the hands are one of the most common. Those who struggle with arthritis experience pain, swelling, stiffness, and a limited range of motion in their joints. Joint inflammation often progresses as you age, but there… Continue reading Protecting Your Hands From Arthritis
Falling is a serious concern for people with arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, individuals with arthritis are at a higher risk of falls and serious fall-related injuries. Living with any joint immobility or weakness leaves you more at risk for fractures and serious damage after a fall. With these helpful tips, you can better… Continue reading Preventing Slips and Falls With Arthritis
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, serving as a time to remind everyone of the importance of testing and preventive measures to protect yourself from this serious type of cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Though breast cancer… Continue reading Breast Cancer: Risk Factors and Prevention
Pumpkins are a classic staple of the fall season. Not only do they make great decorations and are fun to carve into unique jack -o’- lanterns, but they also are very delicious! From savory dinners to tasty sweets, there’s plenty of recipes to try utilizing this great fruit — that’s right, it’s a fruit! Consider… Continue reading Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Among athletes, knee injuries are one of the most common, including the dreaded ACL or MCL tear, which will mean being sidelined for at least several months. Though it’s easy to lump these two injuries together, they are very different and require their own unique treatment plan. What is an ACL Tear? The ACL ligament… Continue reading What’s The Difference Between an ACL and MCL Tear?
The weather is starting to cool, and the leaves will be changing color before we know it. One of the best ways to soak in the season and get some great outdoor exercise is hiking! Going on periodic hikes helps keep the joints mobile, your muscles strong, and promotes good cardiovascular health, making it a… Continue reading Tips For Hiking With Arthritis