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Chronic Pain, We can help with that! Part 1
At some point or another, we all experience the sensation of pain. Pain is part of being a human and while it is unpleasant, it does give our bodies some useful information. It lets us know when we are injured and what our body’s limitations are. Sometimes though, after an injury, large or small, the […]
No Back Pain, Can You Dig It?: Gardening tips to avoid straining your back – PART 2
In the first part of our article “No Back Pain, Can You Dig It?: Gardening tips to avoid straining your back – PART 1” we talked about KEEPING IT CLOSE!, the first golden rule of safe gardening and why its important to “keep tools, plants, and loads close to you: The less reaching you have […]
No Back Pain, Can You Dig It?: Gardening tips to avoid straining your back – PART 1
As summer gets in full swing, the garden beckons. And often, with yard work comes a hefty side of back pain. However, with a few simple body mechanics tips, you can enjoy your gardening without stressing your back. Here are a few golden rules to keep in mind: KEEP IT CLOSE! Keep tools, plants, and […]
Prehabilitation Before Joint Replacement, Recovery “Faster and Easier” PART 2
One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive from patients following joint replacement surgeries is “how much will I be able to move my limb after surgery”? One of the biggest factors in the amount of motion that a patient will acquire following joint replacement surgery is, how much motion did you have […]
Prehabilitation Before Joint Replacement, Recovery “Faster and Easier” PART 1
According to the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, every year in the United States, more than one million Americans undergo a total or partial joint replacement surgery. About 60% of all joint replacements, the most common being hip and knee replacements, are performed on women. Women have a higher incidence of joint […]