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Every part of your body has a special and unique function, but each part relies on others for optimal performance. When your body is functioning well, you feel invincible. When you are falling short due to an injury or illness, it’s hard to function. The same is true with many interacting body parts. One connection,
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Weight Training and Knee Injuries
Getting into a weight training program is great for your heart and other muscles, but it puts you at risk of injuries – particularly knee injuries. When you lift weights, you are placing a lot of extra pressure on your knees, because they must not only support your body’s weight but also the weights you’re
Read MoreTop Causes of Foot and Ankle Swelling
If you notice swelling in your foot and ankle, pay close attention to your symptoms. Is the swelling spreading above your ankle? Is it worse in the morning or evening? What makes the swelling go down? Answers to these questions will provide useful information to your doctor in determining the root cause of your swelling
Read MoreCurrent Trends in Pain Management
Anyone with chronic pain knows all too well that it can be difficult to find long-term relief from symptoms. Patients who have chronic pain are at high risk of developing a dependence on prescription pain medication, which they rely on for relief. While pain medication helps relieve pain, it does not get to the heart
Read MoreCauses of Foot Pain After Running
Foot pain can bring your life to a screeching halt. If you experience foot pain after running, it may be caused by a variety of reasons. It is almost impossible to self-diagnose yourself correctly. The best thing to do if you experience foot pain is to see a podiatrist for a diagnosis and treatment. Conditions
Read MoreWhat is Diabetic Foot Care?
Having been diagnosed with diabetes, your treatment plan will most likely include making significant changes in your life. You need to make dietary changes as well as lifestyle changes if you want to prevent serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Effective diabetes management involves diabetic foot care. Diabetics are at high risk of developing peripheral neuropathy
Read MoreSigns of a Herniated Disc
The discs that cushion your vertebrae are called spinal discs. As a result of wear-and-tear or injuries incurred in accidents, these discs can slip or bulge, which can irritate the surrounding nerves. When the nerves are irritated, it can cause pain symptoms in your back, neck, and other parts of your body. This condition is
Read MoreTreatments For Hand Pain
Hand pain is rarely ever just one thing. It commonly occurs with other symptoms, such as swelling, stiffness, numbness, and tingling. In any case, hand pain is more than just an annoyance. You rely on your hands for so many things! Hand pain may be due to osteoarthritis, a nerve condition, or an injury. Have
Read MoreCauses of Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerating vertebral discs are referred to as degenerative disc disease. Wear and tear on the discs causes them to wear down, which results in pain, inflammation, and mobility problems. Discs are housed between vertebrae, the small bones that form the backbone and surround the spinal cord. There are seven vertebrae in the cervical spine, twelve
Read MoreWhat Can a Sports Medicine Physician Treat?
A sports medicine doctor treats a wide range of orthopedic injuries sustained while playing sports or engaging in moderate to strenuous physical activity. This type of injury can also happen while doing everyday activities and pulling or twisting a joint or muscle the wrong way. If you lead a fairly active lifestyle and you have
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