Don’t let yours be about pain! As kids we saw summer as that long needed break from school and homework. As kids we took advantage of lazy days at the beach or pool, sports camps and family vacations! As adults we embrace the extra free time with our families and enjoy participating in outdoor activities. [...]
What is arthritis? The word arthritis comes from the Greek word anthrax with means “joint”. “Itis” is of Latin descent meaning “inflammation”. Therefore, the simplest definition of arthritis is that it is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. This pain and stiffness can worsen as you age. Fast Facts: May is National Arthritis Awareness [...]
Occupational Injury April 28, 2015 has been identified as World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The purpose of this day is to help raise awareness of how to create a safer work environment making for a more productive work force with a higher morale. Understanding Occupational Injury An occupational injury is bodily damage [...]
Summer is in full swing and that means we are on vacation, outdoors enjoying ourselves and playing LOTS of sports. We all know that with sports, we can experience injury. Injury can come at any time and for any reason, especially due to improper training, incorrect equipment, shoes and player contact. The two major types [...]
Did you know, 86% of patients experience moderate, severe or even extreme pain after surgery? Especially those who have had recent surgery to joints, knees, rotator cuffs and the meniscus. Western medicine approaches pain management with medications causing severe and undesirable side effects. Side effects from analgesics or more commonly known as pain killers can [...]