While we may remain young mentally, our bones will become thinner and less dense as we age. Some people develop a condition called osteoporosis, which means there is significantly more bone loss than usual and increases the risk of fractures. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help maintain good bone health. Here are […]
Joint Health
Reasons To See A Joint Specialist
There are many different causes of joint pain or immobility, and they all require slightly different treatments. Some joint conditions may only be temporary and can be resolved with rest, while other causes of joint pain such as arthritis, can become steadily worse and require treatment. If you have concerns about a joint, you may […]
Managing Joint Pain
Millions of Americans live every day with chronic joint pain that can make moving the joints in the body unbearable. Most of the time this type of pain is due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or degenerative disease. Joint pain is sometimes caused by acute injuries, which can cause the joints to swell, ache, grow red […]
5 Most Common Reasons for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common sources of discomfort. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 67 percent of people experience it at some point in their lives. That’s because the shoulder is one of the largest joints in your body and, therefore one of the most vulnerable to injury or illness. […]
Five of the Most Common Repetitive Motion Disorders
Repetitive motion. Whether you work at a construction site or blog for a living, you are at risk of developing repetitive motion disorder. Work-related motions that are “repetitive” include typing at a keyboard, clicking a mouse, working on an assembly line, using a jackhammer, lifting heavy things, and any other activity where the body is […]