Once in awhile, we all have those moments where we suffer from minor aches and pains like back pain, a pulled muscle, or a stretched tendon. While these conditions are uncomfortable to deal with, they are usually not bad enough to warrant a trip to the doctor. However, we’re usually left wondering: Do we stay […]
Tendons are the thick, strong cords that connect our muscles to our bones. When they become overused, it can lead to things like inflammation or irritation. This condition is known as tendonitis. Any tendon can develop tendonitis, but you’re more likely to develop it in your shoulder, knee, elbow, heel, or wrist. It can cause […]
A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone that is usually caused by repetitive actions that place stress on the bone. These fractures, also known as hairline fractures, are commonly seen in the foot and lower leg of athletes. However, it’s not just athletes that can get a stress fracture. Anyone that has […]
Every time you run, your feet take a beating. To make matters worse, if you’re covering long distances, running on rocky terrain, or facing any number of challenges that make running harder on that particular day (ie. high temperatures, wind, uphill running), then the post-run period can be especially painful. Many runners simply get used to […]
They say that nerve pain is some of the worst pain. For anyone that has experienced firsthand, that probably isn’t an exaggeration. We have millions of nerves all over our body. They work by passing on sensations like pressure, touch, temperature, and pain for the brain to process. While it would be nice to go without […]
Smoking is bad for your health. There’s nothing controversial about that statement. But twenty years ago, that wasn’t the case. Smoking indoors, in cars, in schools, and in shopping malls was a normal part of life. As decades went by, we learned that smoking can kill and society as a whole changed its behavior towards […]
At first glance, your knee may not look like a very complicated part of the body. But, it is actually a remarkable piece of architecture. The knee is the largest joint in the body and is made up of 3 different bones, 4 ligaments, and 2 tendons. All of these work together and allow us […]
Forty is the new thirty. Or so the saying goes. Although that might not be strictly true, it’s true that these days we’re all living longer, healthier lives. One of the reasons behind this is that many of us have now become a lot more health conscious by following healthier diets, getting enough exercise, and cutting down […]
With time and use, the joints in the body begin to wear down. Years of repetitive movements at work, exercising, everyday tendencies, different lifestyles, and medical conditions all have an impact on how well your joints will work and the amount of stiffness you experience. Joint stiffness and pain can be difficult to live with at times, but there are […]
As we age, all of us experience some diminishment of our cognitive abilities. That means our ability to carry out tasks, to remember important events, or to plan complex actions declines. But scientists now believe that we can strengthen the brain to help reduce this slowing down of our mental processes1. In fact, a few […]
About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually. Of these, 7.7 million, or 35%, are seeking relief from back pain from various causes, including accidents, sports injuries, and muscle strains1. Chiropractic care is a great way to address these issues. There are many different treatment options for joint and muscle injuries. Chiropractic is just one of […]
Any time the skin sustains damage, there is the possibility of scarring. Things like skinning your knee or accidentally banging it against a sharp object usually result in a scar the heals after a few weeks. But scars following surgery are a little bit different. During surgery, cuts made to the skin are much deeper […]