orthopedics
I Want to Arm Wrestle But My Shoulder is Killing Me!
The other day, one of our friends (a guy) wanted to arm wrestle with Marion. Hum, she works out – so I would be careful. Needless to say, he blamed his “bad shoulder” on the results! LOL The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body and […]
Reduce Your Risk of Hip Fracture
It has been estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men will sustain a hip fracture in their lifetime. Up to 85% of hip fractures occur in people over the age of 65. One of our relatives recently showed us her bone density test. Sure enough, she […]
Exercise and Knee Pain
One of the best things you can do for your knees is to keep moving. The way to nourish any joint, including the knee, is to move it! Joints need motion! If you are cycling or using an exercise bike, low resistance is ideal. Keep the resistance low and cycle […]
Referred Pain
Referred pain elicits dull, aching pain that’s often challenging to localize. Many people can tell where the pain is going to, but have difficulty ascertaining where it is coming from. Frequently, referred pain originates with injured ligaments. For example, pain traveling from the low back into the leg and foot […]