Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not a disease. Rather, “it is an informal way of referring to joint pain and disease,” according to the Arthritis Foundation. In fact, there are more than 100 types of arthritis, affecting people of all ages, races, and genders. While many different types of arthritis exist, these five forms… Continue reading Most Common Types of Arthritis: Osteoarthritis and More
So, you’ve broken your bone and now you have a cast. Adjusting to your new life be difficult, and you don’t want to make matters worse with setbacks or complications caused by improper cast care. Here are a few things you should and should not do to make your time in a cast as… Continue reading Caring for Your Cast: Do’s & Don’ts
Are you experiencing chronic hip pain? If traditional nonsurgical treatments such as rest, physical therapy, hot and cold treatments, and medicine haven’t worked, you should consider a hip arthroscopy. Here is some basic information to get you started. What is a hip arthroscopy? A hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to give doctors an… Continue reading What is a Hip Arthroscopy?
Whether you have recently suffered from a knee injury or you are looking to prevent one, exercise might be your best medicine. Strengthening the different muscles, joints, and ligaments in your knees is essential for reducing stress, avoiding injury, and alleviating chronic pain. Here are three different exercises you should try. Partial Squats Partial squats… Continue reading Knee Strengthening Exercises
Got a pain in your neck? Not an annoying relative, coworker, or friend – a literal pain located in your neck. Experiencing stiffness or soreness in your neck is never fun, and can make everyday life rather difficult. It is important to know the causes of neck pain in order to help fix it and… Continue reading Pain in the Neck: Common Causes of Neck Stiffness and Soreness
Youth sports are great for a variety of reasons: they promote physical activity, instill the importance of teamwork, and open the door to lifelong friendships. Unfortunately, there is also the chance of injury. No matter what safety precautions we take, injuries are bound to happen. While it is impossible to completely eliminate this risk, there… Continue reading How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Sports Injury
Your back is involved in pretty much any movement you can think of. Walking, running, bending over, and even sitting down all require the engagement of your back muscles – so when they are in pain, you are going to feel it. Back pain is something that affects millions of Americans, here are some of… Continue reading Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
There is no such thing as a magical cure-all in today’s world of modern medicine, but sleep is probably the next best thing. A good sleeping pattern has all sorts of benefits for your body – it can reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, promote brain function, improve your mood, strengthen your immune… Continue reading Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Sprains and strains are common sports injuries which are easily confused, and for good reason – they are both soft tissue injuries, they share similar signs and symptoms, and there is only a one-letter difference between the actual words. Although many people use them interchangeably, the fact is that they are different injuries. Read below… Continue reading Sprains vs. Strains: What’s the Difference?
Joint health is something that millions of Americans struggle with, whether it be a sprain, strain, tendinitis, arthritis, or something else. If painful, inflamed joints are getting in the way of your everyday activities, try following these five tips. Exercise Regularly Exercise is the closest thing we have to a magical cure-all. Regular physical… Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Joints Healthy