Over time, everything wears down due to age and frequent use – coins, tires, furniture, toys, books … as well as our muscles, bones, and joints. There’s no getting around the fact that as we age, our risk of developing painful musculoskeletal disorders increases. These disorders involve the muscles, bones, and related tissues. In addition
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Why Diabetes Affects the Feet and Legs
Diabetes is an illness where your blood glucose or blood sugar levels are too high. It is caused by the body not being able to process the sugar you consume. Having too much glucose in your blood can lead to severe problems throughout the body. It can damage your nerves, kidneys, and eyes. Diabetes is
Read MoreTherapy for Elderly Orthopedic Patients
Elderly patients recovering from orthopedic surgery can greatly benefit from physical therapy. Studies show that physical therapy helps with pain management and speeds up the healing process and helps with restoring strength, function, balance, and coordination. If you are recovering from an illness or injury of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, or ligaments, a physical therapist
Read MoreCubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve is pinched or compressed on the inside of the elbow. It can cause weakness in the hand, numbness and tingling in the pinky and ring fingers, and pain in the hand and inside the elbow. The ulnar nerve goes all the way from the side
Read MoreMobile Devices and Neck Pain: What’s the Link?
A new health condition affecting people worldwide is being referred to as “text-neck.” It is caused by the increasing use of mobile devices, which causes people to awkwardly bend their head downward and keep it bent as they read and send texts – as well as do everything else on the internet. Because of text-neck,
Read MoreCommon Elbow Injuries
The elbow joint works similarly to the knee, as it is a hinge joint that bends and pivots – allowing the limb to twist and rotate from the center. The elbow is a junction of three bones: the humerus, the radius, and the ulna – plus several muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Tremendous force is placed
Read MoreWhy Is My Shoulder Pain Worse at Night?
There are basically three conditions that can cause shoulder pain to worsen at night: bursitis, tendonitis, and rotator cuff injuries. This is because the inflammation involved in each can pull on the shoulder joint, especially when the area is compressed (as when laying on your side in bed). This can make your shoulder feel stiff
Read MoreSad on the Sidelines? Reducing the Risk of Sports Injuries
Most people engage in sports of some type at some point in their lives. And the odds are good that most will suffer a sports injury at some point as well. While no sport is completely free of the risk of injury, using common sense and taking just a few precautions can work in your
Read MorePreparing for a Marathon? Why You Should See a Foot Doctor First
Anyone who attempts to run a full marathon should be aware of the risks and dangers associated with this 26-mile feat of endurance. It is very important to begin your marathon training knowing all the facts so you can choose the best approach to completing the race without injuring yourself. Nobody wants to be forced
Read MoreMyths About Cold Weather and Back Pain
If you experience back pain, you have likely heard a variety of claims on the topic, including how temperature affects it. Some of the most common questions people have about back pain and temperature involve the effect of cold weather. It’s time to bust these myths so you can have an accurate understanding of back
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