As winter season is upon us, we all get excited to head to the mountains to ski, snowboard, and sledding. Whether it’s your first time in the snow or you’re a season veteran, we would like to remind you of the most common winter injuries and how to prevent them. Most Common Injuries: • Falling… Continue reading Top Winter Injuries And How to Avoid Them
In today’s technologically-driven world, people spend countless hours using mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets, and laptop computers. This is especially true of children. Unfortunately, however, continued use of these devices could potentially precipitate health issues like posture problems. Mobile Device Impact Upon Posture When young people use mobile devices, they often do so… Continue reading Could Too Much Screen Time be Harming Your Child’s Posture?
Breaking a hip is much more common than you may expect. In fact, each year in the U.S., about 300,000 people over 65 are hospitalized for a hip fracture. The treatment for a broken hip can seem like a long and complicated road at first, but we’re here to answer your immediate concerns and assure… Continue reading What to Expect When Recovering From a Broken Hip
Back pain is a common malady that has afflicted most of us at some point in our life. Everyone from the weekend warrior to the young mother with a toddler has experienced transient back pain. However, some people have to live with chronic back pain that never completely goes away. There is hope and help… Continue reading Chronic Back Pain? Here’s How to Get Some Relief
After suffering a knee injury, your doctor will want you to do some exercises to get it back in shape. But before you start any workout, you’ll need to stretch your muscles. This is always an important step, but it’s even more essential to keep your calves, hamstrings, and hips as limber as possible on… Continue reading Top Stretches To Do With a Knee Injury
We know that it is important to know our family medical history, right? We are asked at the doctor, and they request at least a page of information. Some ailments and illnesses that we consider “common” are actually influenced by our genetics. Hereditary diseases, such as: Arthritis Scoliosis Various Spine Conditions Our family medical history… Continue reading Knowing Your Family Health History
Ahh, winter. Beautiful snow, dazzling icicles, twinkling colored lights. All things that make us think fondly of the colder part of the year. Things many of us do not think of is what effect the cold weather will have on our bodies. It is the time of year when those of us with joint pain… Continue reading What Cold Weather Means For Your Joints
As the temperature begins to decline, it becomes increasingly dangerous to continue exercising outdoors, especially for those who suffer from prior injuries. In icy conditions, slipping and falling is a normal occurrence, however, the recovery process is usually longer and a lot more intense than that of a summer injury. To prevent possible injuries or… Continue reading Moving Your Workout Indoors
As soon as the temperature starts to drop, old winter health myths rear their ugly heads. Unfortunately, these misconceptions have been around so long and have been repeated so often, people tend to believe them. Let’s separate fact from fiction: 1. Spending too much time in the cold will make us sick. No, it won’t.… Continue reading Don’t Fall For These Top Winter Health Myths
Family, friends, and feasting might describe your regular holiday activities, but ache and chronic back pain shouldn’t. With all the extra activity and stressors of the holiday season, it can be quite common for people to put their safety and health aside and overload themselves. With all the parties, get-togethers and preparation, it’s vital that… Continue reading Ways to Avoid Holiday Back Pain