5 Ways to Stay Fit this Fall Being physically active is very important in maintaining one's overall health. However, according to the World Health Organization 1 in 4 adults is not active enough. This is detrimental, as there are many benefits to staying fit like having improved heart health, having more energy/an energy boost, getting [...]

Did you know that back pain is a common condition that affects many people? In fact, up to 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. Back pain can affect a wide age range, from children up to the elderly. Lumbar strain can be one of many different causes of [...]

Osteoarthritis or OA is a common, progressive joint disease characterized by chronic pain and functional disability. Females are more likely to develop this than males. OA often occurs in the knee joint, which consists of 3 bones- the femur (thighbone), the tibia (shin bone), and the patella (kneecap). Cartilage coats the ends of these bones. [...]

Posture is a concept that is so simple, yet so important. It can affect our bones, muscles and ligaments over time at our various joints, causing pain if we do not observe “good posture”. Let’s first talk about what some abnormal postures are: Sway back – This posture is characterized by the head and upper [...]

Growing older can’t be avoided, however we can educate ourselves and arm ourselves with the best strategies to help slow down the effects of aging and preserve our bodies. One of the many age-related changes that the human body can undergo is degenerative disc disease. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition characterized by the [...]

Arthritis is swelling and tenderness of one or more of the joints. It is a common condition that affects every 1 in 4 Americans. That is an estimated 54 million people in the US alone. Common symptoms of arthritis are pain and stiffness in the affected joints. This pain can range from mild to severe. [...]

The rotator cuff (RTC) is a group of muscles that surrounds the shoulder joint. It is made of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and the teres minor. These muscles work in conjunction so that the shoulder can perform all functions including rotating and lifting. RTC tears are a common injury and almost 2 million people visit [...]