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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) each year, 1 in 3 adults 65 or older fall. In fact 2.2 million fall injuries among the elderly were treated in the ER departments in 2009, of which 30% suffered moderate to severe injuries such as hip fractures, spine fractures or head trauma. 70% of accidental…
Sun shining. Windows open. Flowers blooming. Spring has finally sprung! Aside from enjoying the weather, it is also the time of year for spring cleaning and gardening, which can leave your back, neck and shoulder muscles feeling sore and achy… but is the soreness you are feeling normal, or a sign of serious injury? When…
Knee pain can range anywhere from an annoyance to a major pain (literally) that keeps you from doing things you have or want to do. It can keep you from climbing stairs or squatting or stooping down to feed the pets or pick something up off the floor. It can make it difficult to stand…
There’s no shortage of things that give me a headache these days, long days, lack or sleep, hunger, bad music, the stock market, bad conversation… the list goes on and on. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve given people more than my fair share of headaches, but there’s no doubt that stressful situations can often lead…
So it’s that time of year again to deck the halls, trim the trees, light the candles, and spend hours on our feet entertaining, cooking, baking, and of course… shopping! This is supposed to be the most wonderful time of year, but not when that uninvited holiday guest – lower back or leg pain –…
With winter soon approaching, so does the daunting task of snow shoveling. The snow is picturesque; however managing it can be very harmful to your body. In 2004, back pain was the number one musculoskeletal related reason for emergency room visits. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2005, nearly 76,000 injuries were…