SELF-CARE CORNER Tart cherries may help reduce chronic inflammation, especially for the millions of Americans suffering from joint pain and arthritis, according to research from Oregon Health & Science University. The researchers suggest tart cherries have the “highest anti-inflammatory content of any food” and can help people with osteoarthritis manage their disease. In a study […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Ouch! That heel pain you feel when you first get up in the morning has a name. Plantar fasciitis(PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus). An inflammation of the fibrous band of tissue that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes along the bottom of your foot. The condition usually starts with pain the morning
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WELL-BEING Chilly weather can be hard on feet. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers 5 tips to healthy feet. 1.If the shoe fits, wear it-Narrow shoes, overly-high heels or shoes that aren’t worn very often, such as dress shoes, can irritate feet and lead to blisters, calluses, swelling, and even severe ankle
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MEDICAL NEWS Hey, activity is good for you. But what happens when activity triggers sore, aching, and swollen joints? The problem could be bursitis-that’s what your grandmother used to call it. Bursitis occurs when the bursae (those fluid-filled sacs that surround and cushion joints) become irritated or infected, often causing pain when you move. Sometimes
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MEDICAL NEWS Back pain. In the last 3 months, about 1 in 4 adults has had at least one day of back pain, mostly in the lower back, according to NIH in Health. The good news is that most back pain goes away by itself-in time. If pain continues for more than 3 months, you
MEDICAL NEWS Curvature of the spine (or scoliosis) may sound like a scary diagnosis, but proper treatment enables children with the condition to lead normal, active lives. Small curves are a normal part of the spine and not cause for concern, according to Dr. Daniel Green, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery
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Bone & Muscle Problems If you’re a tennis player with a hard, single-handed backhand shot, you can end up with a painful condition known as tennis elbow. Pain originates in the outer portion of the elbow and works its way down the forearm. Tennis players who are new to the game or use their forearms
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Bone & Muscle Problems Signs & Symptoms * The pain can be mild to severe. It can be felt in one spot, in a large area, or travel to another area. Movement can cause the pain or make it worse. * Stiffness and/or swelling may occur. Causes * Overuse and wear and tear on neck
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Bone & Muscle Problems Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are also called repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). They result from doing the same activity over and over for a long period of time. This can be at work, at home, during sports, and/or with hobbies. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the injury. For Carpal
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Bone & Muscle Problems A Simple Solution to a Common Problem Coping with the normal physical changes that come with adolescence is trying enough. When out-of-the-ordinary physical changes occur, the problem is doubly discouraging. Such is the case with scoliosis. It generally shows up between the ages of 10 and 15, and affects girls seven
