You’ve recently injured your foot or leg. You were probably given a pair of crutches by a doctor or friend with little or no explanation on how to fit or use them. Now, you have been left with a sore back, tired arms, and the struggle of walking. Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do about it,
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How to Stretch Properly, The DO’s and DON’T’s
Unfortunately, many people avoid stretching, execute it poorly or don’t do enough of it. The body relies on being stretched. We understand the benefits of feeling physically and mentally fit, as well as the importance of quality life. What many people fail to comprehend is that regular stretching has just as much influence on our body’s ability to
Read MoreA Couch Potato’s Guide to Getting Back into Exercise
“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” – Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. This quote rings true about our daily lives. Life is all about perspective and how you look at each and every situation. Although, this mantra certainly applies to one thing in particular, exercise and fitness. Are you a couch potato? If the
Read MoreFitness Trackers: Your New Gym Partner
Motivation is defined as an internal process that makes a person move towards a specific goal. Keeping fit has always been a matter of being constantly motivated to do so, and fitness trackers aid in that regard by constantly updating you on your progress and allowing you to set specific goals for yourself. For the
Read More5 Tips to Prepare You for Your Orthopedic Appointment
An orthopedic doctor specializes in issues, diseases, and injuries pertaining to the musculoskeletal system. These doctors play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. They handle everything from minor issues such as sprained ankles to complex procedures and surgeries such as a hip replacement. Deciding that it’s time to see
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Most people know someone with an artificial hip or knee, but an artificial shoulder is not really a well-known entity. The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery, made up of three main parts: your upper arm bone (the humorous), your shoulder blade (the scapula), and your collarbone (the clavicle). When a shoulder is healthy,
Read MoreYour Guide to Running a Marathon: 7 Things You Should Know
Getting motivated to go for a run can be difficult. Running a mile or two is a good workout, but gearing up to run a marathon takes a lot of guts. So if you are running in your first race, give yourself a major pat on the back. Training for a marathon is no easy
Read MoreHydration is the Key for Healthy Joints
Are you drinking enough water? Studies show that the answer is probably no. Some 75 percent of Americans are dehydrated and drink below the recommended amount, which is an average of eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. If you feel fatigued or tired, or if you suffer from headaches, you might think that you
Read MoreArthritis and Tips for Managing Pain
Have you ever been told to “Stop cracking your knuckles, you can get arthritis”? While this is in fact not true, arthritis does affect approximately 350 million people worldwide. Arthritis causes pain and inflammation in your joints. It manifests itself in a number of painful, limiting ways, and attacks all kinds of patients, even young children
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Back Healthy and Strengthen Your Spine
Back pain can be debilitating, interrupting your normal daily routine. We often don’t think about the strength of our spine until we have pain that disrupts life as usual. Once we have back pain, we’re driven to know what’s wrong and what it will take to relieve the pain and prevent a recurrence. The health
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