Hip Replacement Surgery – Some Questions Answered
If you are in pain and find yourself dealing with damage to your hip area caused by arthritis, injury, or fracture, you may have questions about hip replacement surgery – a viable consideration when nonsurgical treatments, such as medication or lifestyle changes are not effective. If you would like to know more, here is a look at some of the
It’s Not True That “All Fall Down”
Falls are NOT a normal part of aging. Even if you are a baby-boomer, living your best life ever, many if not most falls can be prevented. You are in the driver’s seat. You can reduce your risk by exercising daily, making your environment safer, managing your meds and having regular eye exams. Have you heard these 4 myths about
Your Teenager and Repetitive Stress Injuries
If you are the parent of a teen who loves and participates in sports, loves to play video games, or plays a musical instrument, chances are you have dealt with some type of Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) – an injury that occurs when too much stress is placed on a part of the body. The repetitive stress results in pain,
Walk This Way
What is it about walking – that meditative, repetitive movement that takes you anywhere you choose to go. It’s the solitude…or the companionship…it’s the very best way to move your body at any and every age, and that’s a fact. Its body-healthy benefits are touted in every health and fitness magazine and consistently online. For many people, access to special
Plantar Fasciitis Doesn’t Have To Be A Mystery
If the bottom of your heel hurts and the pain doesn’t seem to be going away, you could be suffering from plantar fasciitis, one of the most common of all orthopedic complaints. What is the plantar fascia? It’s a thin, web-like ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot, supporting the arch of your foot and helping
3 Ways to prevent Injury this Football Season
With football season in full swing, if you have children who participate in this sport or if you yourself are an athlete, it’s important that you do everything you can in order to prevent against injury— that way your team can count on you for the entire season and you will get to participate in game after game. From stretching
