Common Autumn Injuries Autumn is an exciting time. It’s the season of pumpkins, colorful leaves, and comfy sweaters. Unfortunately, the autumn season also leads to several injuries that individuals of all ages may face. The good news is there are several ways you can reduce your risk of developing these injuries and enjoy autumn to …
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Hand-Washing: A Must for Winter
Hand-Washing: A Must for Winter It’s important to wash your hands year-round. However, hand washing is even more essential during the winter season. This is mainly because the cold weather is prime time for spreading germs and catching the cold and the flu. Washing your hands on a regular basis is one of the easiest …
Common Spring Injuries: Causes & Prevention
Common Spring Injuries: Causes & Prevention The winter is finally behind us. Spring means warmer weather, chirping birds, and unfortunately, injuries. Although we encourage being active in the spring, it’s important to be mindful of common spring injuries and make an effort to prevent them. So what are the most common spring injuries? Keep reading …
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Tips To Avoid Common Winter Injuries
Tips To Avoid Common Winter Injuries It’s quite common to experience pain or injury while participating in winter-related activities. Your back, shoulders, neck, and joints may hurt and interfere with your overall quality of life. However, there is a silver lining. There are things you can do to prevent common winter injuries and protect your …
The Importance of Staying Active During the Winter Months
The Importance of Staying Active During the Winter Months When it’s cold and gloomy outside, staying active may be the last thing you want to do. It’s all too easy to hang out on your couch and watch TV. Unfortunately, an inactive lifestyle during the winter can do more harm than good for your physical …
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Common Hand Pain Causes & How To Find Relief
Common Hand Pain Causes & How To Find Relief You depend on your hands for almost every task. In addition, your hands are composed of countless bones, ligaments, joints, nerves, and muscles. So they’re likely to experience pain at some point in time. There are a variety of physical conditions and hand-related injuries that can …
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How Does Colder Weather Affect my Knee Injury?
How Does Colder Weather Affect my Knee Injury? If you’re living with a knee injury, you may find that the weather has a significant effect on your knee pain. You’re not alone as many people experience flare ups during the cold winter seasons. So what causes knee pain in low temperatures? And what can you …
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What Happens if Plantar Fasciitis is Left Untreated?
What Happens if Plantar Fasciitis is Left Untreated? The thick tissue band that can be found across the bottom of your foot is known as your plantar fascia. It’s job is to connect your heel to your toes. When your plantar becomes inflamed, you may develop a condition known as plantar fasciitis. The most common …
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Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel
Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel The median nerve runs from your forearm into the palm of your hand. When it experiences pressure, you may have a condition known as carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is one of the most common hand disorders and leads to symptoms like pain and tingling in the fingers and feelings of …
How Do You Know You Tore Your ACL?
How Do You Know You Tore Your ACL? There’s no denying that knee injuries can take a serious toll on your quality of life. Your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is essentially a band of ligaments that stabilize your knee bones. It’s important because it keeps your shinbone in place so that it doesn’t slide in …