Like any surgery, having a total knee replacement is a serious undertaking. On one hand, the benefits of a successful knee replacement can be life changing and help give you back your mobility. But on the other hand, knee replacements involve a long recovery period, physiotherapy, and a lengthy rehabilitation process. It’s a big decision […]
There are many good reasons to want to strengthen your knees. You might be involved in high-impact activities that put a lot of strain on your knees. Maybe you suffer from arthritis and want to reduce pain and inflammation. Whatever the reason may be, there are things you can do to strengthen your knees. 1- […]
Athletes are extremely susceptible to injury. In fact, more than 10 million sports-related injuries occur each year1. These injuries can range from concussions to broken bones to a strained muscle. If you are an athlete, the likelihood of sustaining an injury is high. Athletes are especially susceptible to sprains and strains. Strains and sprains are […]
Arthroscopy surgery is a type of surgical procedure that surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems related to a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint”1. Most people have heard the term ‘arthroscopic surgery’ because many well-known […]
NSAIDs (also known as Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) can be a lifesaver for pain relief. They are a class of drugs that include things like Aspirin, Diclofenac (Voltaren), and Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). NSAIDs are used to treat everything from arthritis and headaches to muscle aches and pains. They’ve been around for decades and are some of […]
Something as simple as tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can have a huge impact on your life. That’s because falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly and can result in consequences like mobility issues, head trauma, chronic pain, and the loss of your independence1. In […]
Have you ever been to the chiropractor? If you have ever been in a car accident, suffered from spine problems, or struggled with back and/or neck pain, then you probably have. Chiropractic is a division of healthcare that generally focuses on disorders that affect your nervous and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic care addresses alignment, mobility, and […]
When we think about our overall health, we think of our heart health or lung health or even or kidney health. If we’re really pushed into thinking about it, then maybe we think of our skin health or our eyesight. We change our diets, stop smoking, take up exercise, go vegan, slather on the sunscreen, and do […]
Alzheimer’s is much more common than many people realize. In fact, over 5 million Americans currently live with the condition1. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease and a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s usually develop slowly and get worse over time becoming severe enough to interfere with normal […]
According to medical literature, there are more than 150 different types of headaches that exist1. Thankfully, only a handful of them are common. Here are four extremely common headaches along with their symptoms, side effects, and a few treatment options. Tension headaches Tension, or stress, headaches are the most common type of headaches in adults2. They’re usually […]
The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. It allows us to process information from the outside world and keeps our bodies safe from harm. In animals, the nervous system is made up of two main […]
Flexibility refers to the range of movement in a joint. A moderate amount of flexibility lets us perform our day-to-day activities with relative ease. Walking down the stairs, getting out of bed, picking up the kids or even sitting down all require a certain amount of flexibility. Teenagers and young adults are naturally blessed with […]