What Are the Treatment Options for Scoliosis?
If you look at a picture or model of a skeleton, you can see that the human spine curves at the top, or cervical spine, then middle or thoracic …
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Understanding the Different Categories of Arthritis
All types of arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and tenderness in your joints, but underlying mechanisms that bring about your symptoms vary depending on the category and type of …
7 Mistakes You’re Making That Contribute to Knee Problems
One in four American adults experiences knee pain, and the number is rising. If you don’t have knee pain now, chances are high that you will at some point …
5 Tips to Protect Your Knees During Exercise
Your knees are only one of the amazingly capable and powerful joints in your body, but they’re particularly crucial for getting around through your average day. When you’re working …
Stem Cell Therapy: An Innovative Way to Treat a Variety of Issues
If you suffer from chronic joint pain, degenerative disease, or other soft tissue problems, stem cell injections may be the treatment answer you’ve been hoping for. This therapy can …
4 Primary Causes of Spinal Stenosis and How It Is Treated
If you have pain in your back or neck from arthritis, you could be developing spinal stenosis. In this condition, the spinal canal, which protects the spinal cord, gets …
I’m Over 50 — Is Chronic Pain Normal?
Chronic pain is an increasing issue within our aging population. Specifically, research shows that 50% of the elderly who live independently and 75-85% of seniors in care facilities suffer …
Common Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Whether you’re 7 or 70, a love of the game keeps many people active in sports throughout life. Playing sports keeps your body healthy and engaged at any age. …
Why It’s Critical to Catch Scoliosis Early
Around 8 million people in the United States are affected by scoliosis, a condition that causes a sideways curve in your spine. Children ages 10-15 have the greatest risk …
Here’s What Stem Cell Therapy Can Do for Your Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is an autoimmune condition that affects at least 54 million Americans, and it’s one of the leading causes of joint pain and inflammation. However, there’s a treatment that …
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