Aging is a beautiful process, but it can also bring challenges. As we age, caring for our health is essential to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Baby Boomers have become seniors, and many want to remain active and healthy. Here are some tips on how you can stay healthy as you age. Tip #1:…
Studies show that sufferers of fibromyalgia, chronic migraine headaches, and arthritis may find pain relief through meditation. Chronic pain affects millions of adults in the United States, causing many sufferers to turn to medications, physical therapy, and other treatments to alleviate their symptoms. Meditation, a form of relaxation, could be a practical approach to managing…
Pain is an uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating sensation that can significantly impact our lives. It comes in many forms, requiring different treatments and pain management techniques. While there are many categories of pain, here are five primary types that can affect your life. ACUTE PAIN …is the most common form in the categories of pain…
Peripheral Neuropathy can alter your life dramatically. The good news is that there are solutions to manage this condition. The disease affects the peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This may lead to common sensations of tingling, burning, or pain in the hands or feet. The condition may also cause numbness in the…
Think osteoporosis only affects older women? You would be wrong. While the disease does affect women primarily, men are also susceptible. Let’s first understand osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is Latin for “porous bone.” In healthy bones, there are small sponge-like spaces; osteoporosis causes the size of these spaces to increase, making the bones weak, delicate, and brittle.…
Back pain has been reported worldwide in approximately 24% of the population. In the U.S. alone, 8 out of 10 adults have experienced this at least once. Alarmingly, 80 million of our workforce claim to have experienced it. Other than fall injuries, the most affected of our population are women over the age of 30…
The unconditional love of a pet is heartwarming and comes with great perks. Owning a dog can significantly benefit your physical and mental health. Petting them for a mere 15 minutes can reduce blood pressure while walking together regularly, promotes weight loss, and enhances musculoskeletal strength and joint movement. The downside? A fall risk. Walking…
Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, is a cutting-edge method of natural healing that many professional athletes have used to speed up their recovery. The technology has been safely utilized for years and can help reduce acute/chronic pain and accelerate the repair of injured tissues and joints. How? Stimulating increased blood flow around compromised areas boosts…
Pain management can be puzzling because it encompasses many treatment options. Let’s have some fun today and see how much you know about pain management. True or false? Pain management is all about medications. FALSE! Pain management incorporates many forms of treatment, from manipulation to minimally invasive procedures like Botox for chronic migraine headaches and…
Devastating hazards can occur any time of year, but the holiday season can be particularly hazardous. From slips and falls to the flu, the potential for accidents increases during the holidays. Here we will discuss some of the most common holiday dangers and how to avoid them and stay safe this season. INJURIES FROM FALLS…