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ScoliSMART Study Infographic created by Treating Scoliosis (ScoliSMART)
Building Resilience: Enjoying the Life You Deserve:) How do we build resilience and enjoy a better life without having to hugely revamp our lives? is it possible? Yes. Let us look at this a bit closer in light of what some other experts say too…. It seems there is more than a bit of hope
A number of people have asked about good sources of information, supports, and resources related to detox. So, here is some general information and resources. Please note, just as if you were to purchase some of our products at our office, there are commissions we gain from some of these products too. As always, I
Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex disease. One of the main symptoms is joint inflammation, which can be incredibly painful. Everyday Health points out several options for treating inflammation, including RA prescription medication, NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen), corticosteroids and biologic drugs. While taking your prescription and supplementing with over-the-counter medicine as needed are useful
Fibromyalgia is the most common musculoskeletal condition after osteoarthritis, and yet, the cause of the condition is less understood. Unfortunately, the symptoms and effects of Fibromyalgia are not limited in scope. Unlike most health conditions, Fibromyalgia has a long list of symptoms, some of which happen simultaneously, others that come on in bursts and then
Do you have arthritis? This condition puts the body in an inflammatory state. Anything you can do to decrease inflammation will help your symptoms subside. With this in mind, it’s important to understand that the ingredients in many of your favorite foods cause inflammation. By avoiding the following nine foods, you can help keep your
Overall, cheerleading is safer than contact sports such as football, but stunts and tumbling still come at a high risk. According to The New York Times, cheerleaders make up 66 percent of catastrophically injured female athletes, ones who are hurt so badly they are disabled or suffer medical problems for the rest of their life.
Everyone knows what it’s like to be tired. This can make it hard for you to explain to your friends and family what chronic fatigue feels like. The constant exhaustion can limit productivity and your ability to physically or mentally exert yourself. Some patients compare the feeling to having a lingering flu or working long
If you’re one of the 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines, you know how frustrating they can be. Since everyone experiences migraine pain differently, it can be difficult to define precise triggers, signs and symptoms of an attack. If you’re looking for somewhere to start, remain alert for these 10 common early warning signs.
As someone suffering from multiple sclerosis or MS, your symptoms may range from difficulty walking to impaired cognitive function to numbness and tingling throughout your body. These are just some of the symptoms that can manifest from a disease that damages the coating around nerves called myelin. As the myelin continues to deteriorate, your symptoms
If you have arthritis, you know this degenerative condition makes your joints painful and inflamed. Your prescription anti-inflammatory medications and painkillers only do so much, and they sometimes cause undesirable side effects. While your doctor may not recommend going off your medications, you can help make them more effective by pursuing certain natural remedies. Remember
When you become injured or undergo surgery, your first instinct might be to pursue physical therapy. While this is a smart move, it’s not the only recovery method you should choose. Learn how physical rehabilitation exercises and massage go hand in hand to help you transition back to everyday life after suffering from muscular atrophy
Weak bones may seem like a problem you don’t need to address until you’re older, but by making smart choices now, you promote stronger bones once you reach your golden years. According to Time Magazine, bones are continually breaking down and rebuilding. Up until about age 30, your body builds more bone mass than it
If your teenage son or daughter loves playing sports, they put their body at risk every time they play. A misstep here or poor judgment there could result in injuries, including hamstring strains. Such strains are frustrating because symptoms are persistent, healing takes time and the risk of re-injury is high. A strained hamstring could
If your shoulder has become increasingly painful and stiff lately, you might have frozen shoulder. Known formally as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder usually sets in gradually and worsens over time. It’s easy to start panicking if you find your range of motion gradually shrinking and the pain growing. Fortunately, frozen shoulder is often reversible with