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The Role of Occupational Therapy for Rehabilitation

Having an orthopedic injury is a life-changing experience. Depending on the type and extent of your injury, it can significantly restrict your daily activities and affect your quality of life. Getting back to full... Continue Reading

Treatment for Low Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit a spine doctor. There are many ways to treat lower back pain. Usually, doctors recommend trying conservative treatment options before surgery. That... Continue Reading

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because there are usually no symptoms until bones start to fracture. By the time someone is diagnosed with osteoporosis, they may have already lost a significant amount... Continue Reading

What Can Runners do to Help Alleviate Back Pain?

Lower back pain doesn't always mean you have to stop running; running can even be part of treating lower back pain. With mechanical back pain, the less serious kind, stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps and calves... Continue Reading

How to Manage Knee Pain While Traveling

Sitting in tight seats with little room to stretch can create stiffness and pain. Traveling with knee pain can significantly increase your symptoms. Whether you have arthritis, a knee injury, or another painful... Continue Reading

Travel in Comfort: 6 Ways to Prevent Back Pain

Travelling can be an exciting endeavor whether you're backpacking alone or with the whole family. But like with any plan, you are bound to experience some setbacks, especially spending long hours on the road or in... Continue Reading

How to Prevent the Most Common Back-to-School Injuries?

When kids go back to school, it can be a time of excitement as they get to see friends and return to their favorite after-school activities. But with this comes an increased risk of back-to-school injuries. What is... Continue Reading

Hip Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

A fracture refers to a partial or complete break in the bone. It can occur in any of the bones in the body, such as the ones located at the hips. According to statistics, hip fractures are fairly common in the US,... Continue Reading

What is Cervical Radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is a condition that occurs when one of the nerve roots in the neck is compressed or damaged, resulting in pain, numbness, altered reflexes, and weakness in the shoulders, arms, and/or hands.... Continue Reading