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Bone and joint health are crucial aspects of overall well-being. Our bones and joints play a significant role in daily activities, from walking to lifting objects. Maintaining their health ensures a higher quality of life and lowers the risk of pain and mobility issues. This article delves into prevalent bone and joint issues, examining treatment
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What Are Bone and Joint Infections?
Parts of your musculoskeletal system, such as your bones and joints, can develop an infection. An infection of the bone is called osteomyelitis, and an infection of the joint is called septic arthritis. Infection-causing pathogens usually enter a bone or joint through an open wound. Slow-healing wounds due to diabetes are considered high-risk causes of
Read MoreBest Stretches for Your Bones and Joints
One of the keys to maintaining strong, healthy bones and joints involves exercise or, to be more precise, stretching exercises. Stretching each day not only helps reduce any tension or discomfort you may feel in your shoulders, neck, back, arms, and legs – but it can also increase the range of motion in your joints
Read MoreOctober 12th Begins Bone and Joint Health Action Week
Mark your calendar – October 12-20 is Bone and Joint Health Action Week, which is held annually to promote awareness of these health issues and of the management, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions. Why is this noteworthy? Because 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 – more than half – are affected
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