Did you know your diet can actually impact the level of inflammation in your joints? If that seems too good to be true, keep reading on and see if you’re eating enough of these foods. While it may not be enough to completely cure inflammation, these foods are healthy so we don’t see the harm […]
Knee pain is an extremely common issue and can be caused by myriad things like overuse, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, meniscus tears, sprained knee ligaments, and more. Luckily there are some simple stretches you can do on your own to help with your knee pain. We’ll walk you through some of the most effective stretching exercises […]
Hammertoe probably conjures up ideas of hammerhead sharks or something having to do with the tool. But, hammertoes are an actual condition that many people have. In most cases, your hammertoes just seem like a characteristic of your toes, but in some cases, they can cause pain and discomfort. If that’s the case for you, […]
You’ve certainly heard of the cold shoulder when someone is ignoring you but what about the actual condition, frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder is known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that represents itself through stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. The signs and symptoms usually begin slowly and then worsen over time. The good […]
It may seem like an old wives’ tale, but there actually is some truth to why you feel joint pain when the temperature gets low and precipitation occurs. Let’s look into why this happens and what you can do to get through the winter season. Some common reasons why cold weather affects joint pain are […]
It’s hard to imagine life without your smartphone now, isn’t it? It’s likely your most-used and important day-to-day possession. With our society’s reliance on our handheld devices and the recent trend towards bigger screens, you may have noticed that it’s harder to hold your phone as often as you’d like. If you’ve noticed pain in […]
Sleep is necessary for your mind and body to recharge and refresh but sometimes you wake up and feel less than 100%. If you’re frequently waking up with aches and pains, it could be your sleeping position that’s to blame. This can be especially true if you already experience neck and spine issues. If this […]
If you’ve ever experienced knee pain, you’d probably like to do whatever you can to avoid it happening again. Here are five tips for preventing future knee pain injuries. Maintain a healthy weight As you’d expect, being overweight is not good for your knees. Excess stress on your joints can also increase your risk of […]
We aren’t trying to brag, but when it comes to joints and inflammation, we are your number one source. Because the last thing we want is for you to feel achy, inflamed joints when you’re trying to do something as simple as walking up and down your stairs, we decided to come up with a […]
A lot of patients who experience lower back pain do so because either their core isn’t strong enough or because of hormones. For instance, many of our female patients get lower back pain flare-ups during their menstrual cycles or even pregnancy. If you are having a hard time falling asleep at night because your lower […]
