There’s a saying, you never miss the water ‘till the well runs dry. That sentiment can be applied to your knees – you will not appreciate them fully until they become compromised. Even a small loss of function in your knees can be problematic. A Weighty Subject Your knees must withstand amazing amounts of pressure;…
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis. This condition is the result of inflammation of the thick band of tissue located on the bottom of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes. This is called the plantar fascia. The pain caused by plantar fasciitis usually occurs in the morning and decreases…
The stress of today’s world has millions of people feeling like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. For many of those people, the pain in their shoulder is real and it has an effect on their daily routines. Some people experience short-term pain from an injury while others have ongoing…
World Cup is over. It was a good run for sure. France emerged victorious, but Croatia sure was inspiring to the world. Croatia, situated on the Balkan Peninsula is a country with a population (a little over 4 million) that is similar to some of our cities in the United States. It’s small, but mighty.…
Work-related injuries are very common. More than 85% of them involve slips, trips and falls, overexertion and bodily reaction and contact with objects and equipment. Some injuries are a result of an unexpected occurrence, such as falling off a ladder or trying to catch a falling object. Others are common to certain types of jobs.…
Everyone knows that you should drink plenty of water. Water makes up about 60 percent of your body, and it is vital for health and well-being. The benefits of staying hydrated cannot be overstated, especially when soaring temperatures provide more opportunity for your body to become dehydrated. Water definitely quenches thirst and prevents dry mouth,…
It can be annoying, distracting and worrisome. When you turn your head to look to the right or left, you may hear sounds like someone rolling over a sheet of bubble wrap. The crunching, popping sounds may conjure up pictures of something horrible happening to your neck. Relax, in most instances it is not that…
It can start as a throbbing pain in your lower back. Next one of your buttocks chimes in. If the pain continues to travel along the nerve pathway, the back of your thigh and calf become involved. Some individuals have experienced pain all the way down to their foot. The Sciatic nerve is the longest…
Like all contact sports, soccer is known for its injuries. The most common sport injuries associated with soccer are ankle sprains, ACL tears, meniscus tears, hamstring and adductor strains. Soccer players are also susceptible to a variety of other injuries such as concussion, fractures, bruises and cuts, neck sprains, shoulder dislocations and wrist sprains. This list…
Getting kids away from computer screens and cell phones can be challenging. Keeping them interested in participating in sports not only gives them exercise, it helps with development in other areas as well, such as cognitive development, critical thinking, conflict resolution and leadership development. Having your kids participate in sports has a variety of advantages.…
