Here are the Top 10 things patients do to mess up their own care: 1. You talk on your cell phone. This is your health we’re talking about. Other calls can wait. Turn the thing off. 2. You lie. We need to treat you the best way we can, so if you’re gay, say so. […]
We’ve all been there before: pain that makes you lean back a little, place a hand on your lower back, and complain about how much it hurts. Did you know with the implementation of some basic exercises you can help reduce and even prevent lower back pain? Exercise – Regular exercise like walking, biking, or […]
Low back pain is a common complaint that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. Fortunately the treatment is usually straight forward and doesn’t involve surgery. But what types of medications can really help? Most physicians acknowledge the role of anti-inflammatory medications and analgesics to treat back pain. One of the […]
Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout your pregnancy can help you stay healthy and feel your best. Regular exercise during pregnancy can improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts such as backaches and fatigue. There is evidence that physical activity may prevent gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy), relieve stress, and build more stamina needed for labor and delivery.
What do you do once pain reliever medications don’t work for that intense headache or excruciating back pain that won’t disappear? Go ahead and try a topical pain reliever to alleviate your pain! Before you go out and buy the first one you see at your local drugstore, is some information that will help you choose the right one for you and your pain staking symptoms.
Cold weather makes it easier to stay indoors and skip your daily exercises. However, the pain you may be experiencing could be directly related to not getting enough exercise. Did you know daily activity can improve your overall well being as well as your mood?
Modern doctors have always been on the front lines of late-breaking technology. In fact, most of all the recent medical advancements have been made in stride with the development of technology. Yet, one invention – once thought for play and entertainment – is proving to be an invaluable tool within the doctor’s office.
As the leaves turn, so does the weather signaling a new season. However, some notice the turning of the season not with the leaves, but rather with a return of joint pain caused by cold weather. Individuals may consider their joint pain a sign of age and try to “deal with it” until warmer weather comes to the rescue. Yet, there are many new insights into joint pain which reveal how to better enjoy the winter season pain free.
Did you know the food you eat can affect the natural rhythms of your body? For most individuals, food is used for nourishment, fulfilling our basic needs and pleasurable satisfaction. And yet, some foods can have an adverse effect on those who suffer from Fibromyalgia, a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.
Each day, you send your child off to school. You make sure he has his lunch, homework and books—which are all placed in his backpack. Once the backpack is loaded, out the door he goes.
