Category: Health & Wellness Tips
How Vitamin D and Calcium Work Together For Strong Bones
June 5, 2019
What you eat has a direct impact on your overall health, and more specifically, the health of your bones. Two nutrients in particular – Calcium and Vitamin D – work […]
Daily Exercise – How Much Should You Be Getting?
May 31, 2019
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “regular physical activity helps improve your overall health and fitness, and reduces your risk for many chronic diseases.” Not to mention, daily […]
Orthopedic Surgeons Seek Opioid-Alternatives For Pain Management
May 28, 2019
Recently, there has been a push in the orthopedic community to “investigate and explore alternative strategies to keeping patients comfortable after surgery,” according to Nady Hamid, MD, of the Shoulder […]
Can Dietary Ingredients Actually Improve Pain?
May 23, 2019
A recent editorial accompanied by a series of articles by Pain Medicine, took a look at current practices that the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) utilizes to help their […]
Sprains Versus Strains – What’s the Difference?
May 21, 2019
Sprains and strains are common injuries, and while you may think they’re the same type of injury because they present with many of the same signs and symptoms, they actually […]
Avoid Back Injury With Proper Lifting Techniques
May 14, 2019
Estimates reveal that up to 80% of the population will experience an episode of back pain at some point in their life, and up to one third of the population […]
Sleeping with Lower Back Pain
April 17, 2019
Lower back pain is a common condition, affecting up to 80% of individuals during their lifetime. Lower back pain can negatively affect your sleep leading to decreased quality and quantity […]
What is Sciatic Nerve Pain?
March 26, 2019
Do you ever experience distressing pain all the way from your upper thighs to your feet? Do you find yourself having to deal with chronic lower back pain that spreads […]
Stress Management Techniques for a Healthier You
February 21, 2019
Stress management is essential to live a healthy and productive life. We live in a stressful world. Every day we juggle the daily stresses of our personal lives from traffic […]
Why Good Posture Matters
January 17, 2019
The Importance of Good Posture Good posture is important for more than just an appealing look; it helps to improve your overall health and well-being. Being mindful of your posture […]