Things you should never do at the gym… and what you should do instead
Weight training – also known as strength or resistance training – offers significant benefits regardless of age. For example, weight training can improve or maintain balance and mobility for seniors, help athletes improve performance, and even enhance joint stability and bone density....
The Truth About Scoliosis
While scoliosis – a “C” or “S” shaped curvature of the spine – is most often associated with adolescents, based on the assumption that scoliosis stops progressing when growth stops in late adolescence, many adults also experience scoliosis as a result of spinal changes as ligaments weaken or vertebrae deteriorate with age. In fact, at least 60% of...
Avoid Orthopaedic Aches and Pains by Making Smart Adjustments
WFH Woes? Avoid Orthopaedic Aches and Pains by Making Smart Adjustments
Working from home has been a bit of a mixed blessing for many of us. Despite the challenge of establishing work-life balance all in one location, studies show we’ve become more productive and more satisfied with our work. But there is at least one downside: We may be taking...
Cracking joints
Knuckle Cracking: Dangerous or Just Annoying?
Cracking knuckles or other joints – from your fingers to your neck and back – can become a habit that’s hard to break. If it’s your habit, you’ve probably heard at least once that this habit can cause arthritis, a neck injury, or worse. But is any of that actually true?
Let’s take a look at a few of...
Spotlight on DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s Bone Health Clinic
Spotlight on DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s Bone Health Clinic
The professionals at DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are dedicated to the treatment of bone injuries, and they also work to help patients avoid those injuries through treatment plans that include exercise, physical therapy and overall bone health.
“We started the bone health...
If the shoe fits… it could improve your joint pain
If the shoe fits… it could improve your joint pain
If you let your pedometer or smart watch track your steps, you may target 10,000 steps each day. That’s nearly 2,000 miles a year, which is great for your general health. But if you’re walking in shoes that are too tight, too loose, or generally don’t offer enough support, you could be causing unwanted...
May your holidays be joyful… and safe.
May your holidays be joyful… and safe.
For most of us, the holidays tend to be a time for more… More decorations, more traditions, more food, more family, more parties, more fun. And with all those joyous family gatherings, festive decorations and elaborate dinners, it’s important to be extra careful while enjoying the most wonderful time of the...