October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although great progress has been made in prevention, treatment and reconstructive surgery, breast cancer is still very real, and there are few people who do not know someone who has been touched by this disease. It is important to note that men as well …
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Winter can be a challenge even for the healthiest of bodies. Our natural response to cold is for the body to conserve warmth at the core which decreases circulation and blood flow to the muscles. Resulting stiffness can put added strain on muscles and ligaments. Winter months generally reduce activity …
Whether you have arthritis, have overused your hands or have another hand or upper body condition, daily tasks may be slower and more difficult. Stiffness, pain and numbness often increase with the weather and seasonal tasks like snow shoveling or even wrapping packages. Rather than giving the same old gifts, …
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Thumb arthritis can be painful and debilitating. If you think there is little that can be done - think again! Osteoarthritis (OA) of the thumb is caused by injury or wear and tear on the joint. The most common joint affected is the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. This is the joint …
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More and more people are remodeling or modifying their home as they age or take care of a loved one. You may want to have an accessible home to stay home longer, as well as to save money. Also, taking care of family, whether they are children, adults with disabilities …
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No, it is not winter anymore. It is the season when the sun shines more, the snow is gone, the work in the garden beckons, outdoor sports and activities intensify. Even if you have been working out at the gym all winter, repetitive motion injuries can limit your activities and …
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"I don't have headaches much... only two or three times a week." When I hear these words from patients I realize how we often ignore or force through symptoms until they "scream" at us or become chronic pain so we become non-functional.
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Fibromyalgia is characterized by muscle inflammation, pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, poor concentration/memory, headache and depression. Because these symptoms are often similar to other medical issues and not visible to others it can be very frustrating to diagnose and treat. Causes of fibromyalgia are not clear. Research is focusing on the …
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"I don't have headaches much... only two or three times a week." When I hear these words from patients I realize how we often ignore or force through symptoms until they "scream" at us or become chronic pain so we become non-functional.
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Myofascial Release is used to treat acute pain due to accident or injury as well as chronic neck, back, sciatic pain. It is also used to treat arthritis, Fibromyalgia, sciatica, TMJ, post surgical scar and lymphedema, just to name a few. Myofascial Release or "MFR" is a very effective hands-on …
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