Soft Drinks & Bone Health
Many people enjoy drinking sodas. They are sweet, fizzy, and sometimes come with caffeine to help pep you up. However, many people wonder if they are unhealthy to consume. Inconsistent evidence There have been several large epidemiological studies that found that women who drink one or two sodas on a daily basis tend to have […]
4 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Osteoporosis
Estimates show that over 200 million people are living with osteoporosis. This condition is characterized by your bone density decreasing resulting in your bones becoming porous. As a result, you are at a higher risk of fracture due to your bones becoming more fragile. If you have osteoporosis, it is important to be informed and […]
4 Bad Cycling Habits That Could Be Hurting Your Knees
Cycling is a great way to maintain your flexibility and work your anterior (front) and posterior (back) leg muscles. It’s also a low-impact form of exercise that’s often gentle on your joints. However, the repetitive motions required for cycling can be hard on your knees – especially if any of the following bad cycling habits […]
Keeping Your Back Healthy and Happy
Affecting anywhere from 80 to 90 percent of the population at one time or another, back pain is something most people want to avoid whenever possible. Embrace Ergonomics If you spent most of past year experiencing recurring back pain it may be, in part, because of the way your workspace is set up. A workspace […]
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Using Your Mind to Keep Your Musculoskeletal System Healthy
While orthopedic pain can certainly have a very real physical cause or source, as is often the case with a herniated disc or damaged joint, the way you interpret pain is largely based on your mental perceptions. Your mental state can also affect the various parts of your musculoskeletal system. So, if your goal is […]
Stock Up on These Foods After Surgery
Having orthopedic surgery can lead to noticeable improvements with mobility, joint function, and overall quality of life. Many procedures performed today involve minimally invasive techniques that can reduce surgery risks and shorten recovery times. If you are hoping to make the time you’ll need to let your body heal and recover from common orthopedic procedures […]
3 Ways to Prevent Lower Back Pain
Your lower back can bear the brunt of your daily routine. As you sit, stand, stretch, lift, and carry out dozens of other tasks each day, you could inadvertently put strain on this part of your body and, as a result, suffer unnecessary discomfort. You can prevent pain in your lower back by trying out […]
Strengthen Your Joints and Muscles with These 5 Exercises
Made of muscles, joints, soft tissues, and nerves, your musculoskeletal system is designed to work with amazing precision and coordination. Even so, your body does need some help keeping everything functioning like a well-oiled machine. This is where regular exercise comes into play. If you focus on the right exercises, your muscles and joints are […]
Tennis Elbow: Not Just for Tennis Players
When you hear the term “tennis elbow,” you might assume it is an injury suffered by tennis players. In fact, it is a common orthopedic injury that affects millions of people each year, many of whom have never picked up a tennis racket or played a game of tennis. You can better understand what tennis […]
