Golf is considered a low-impact game. However, it is also the cause of a considerable amount of injuries. A golf injury is typically related to poor posture or overuse of joints. Common injury areas are the elbow, lower back, wrist, hand, and shoulder. There are many ways you can avoid a golf injury. Start off with the following [...]
When do Flatfeet Develop? Flat feet are most common in toddlers. By the age of 6, they usually will disappear. Children become less flexible at the age of 6, and their arches begin to develop. In fact, only 1 in 10 children with flatfeet does not develop arches. Unless the foot is painful or stiff, [...]
A group of muscles makes up our core. They run down the center of our body. And it is the epicenter of balance and strength for virtually everything we do. Examples of these muscles include the abdominal muscles, back muscles, and the pelvis. The core muscles work together to assist the body in maintaining balance [...]
Many of us have a friend who appears to be able to tell when the rain is on its way. And typically, they say it is because they can feel it in their joints. So, that goes to question, does joint pain during the rainy season have any correlation? Florida is truly the Sunshine State [...]
Almost all of your daily activities may require you to move your arms. Thus, demanding the use of your shoulders. It's important to strengthen your shoulders. Strong shoulders are the unsung heroes of the upper body. They are powerful and have a great range of motion. That great mobility also makes them vulnerable to injury, [...]
Our patients experiencing joint pain know how debilitating it can be. Some find it difficult to even perform basic tasks when dealing with severe joint pain. Whether it is due to an injury or because of a condition like arthritis. Joint pain is no joke, and those affected by it, dream of a pain-free [...]
The holiday season is among us, bringing joy and happiness. It also brings a burning passion while decorating our homes and trees and placing lights across the roof, windows, doors, and walls. Not to mention, in 2020, we all know how important it is to spread cheer. And the effort clearly pays off at the [...]
Time definitely takes a toll on all of us. As the years go by, our feet seem to become affected. Often due to the pressure of our footwear, our body weight, playful activities, sports, and age-related issues. These are age-related issues that include circulation problems. And these problems can affect our lower extremities and our [...]
As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” And even thousands of years afterward, food remains to be a vital part of health. Food provides the nutrients that our cells need to perform their daily functions. These include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. However, anti-inflammatory food can [...]
In the United States, one-third of children between the ages of 2 to 19 are overweight. A child's bone growth and musculoskeletal health can be greatly affected. Therefore, putting them at risk for pain, deformity, limited mobility, and an increasingly diminished quality of life. Damage Areas of Developing Cartilage Tissue During bone growth, excessive weight [...]
