You may have heard the term family medicine or family practice from time to time and wondered what it actually means. What does it entail to be a family doctor? How do I find a family medicine specialist? These are great questions and Arrowhead Health Centers is here to help you answer them. We will start with the basics and then go a bit more in-depth. [Read more…]
Which Muscles You Should Train/Workout to Help Knee Stability
Knee Stability
One of the best things you can do to help build stability in your knee when you are suffering from OsteoArthritis is to focus on building strength in the muscles of the knee. OsteoArthritis is a condition that breaks down the cartilage in joints, including the knee. While there is no way to prevent this breakdown, there are ways to manage the symptoms and prolong any associated pain. This includes building the muscles in the knee. [Read more…]
OsteoArthritis Stretches to Do at Home
One of the most important things you can do if you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis is to continue to try and strengthen and build muscles to compensate for the breakdown of cartilage that is occurring in the joints. Osteoarthritis is most commonly seen in the weight bearing joints such as the spine, hips and knees. When cartilage breaks down in these joints it can lead to stiffness and pain. However, by working to keep the muscles surrounding the joint in good condition, it can help to alleviate some of this pain.
Ask The Expert – Do You Experience Frequent Headaches? What You Might be Missing
Those who do not experience chronic headaches on a regular basis will never truly understand the pain and suffering of those who do. Unlike getting the flu or catching a cold, headaches have very few if any outwardly visible symptoms, making it difficult to convey the intensity of the pain.
The Link Between Cancer Treatment and Peripheral Neuropathy
When the peripheral nerves in our hands, feet, arms and legs are damaged, they can send sensations or feelings of pain and discomfort to the brain via the spinal cord. This is known as Peripheral Neuropathy and affects millions of people across the United States.
5 Pool Exercises for OsteoArthritis
For those with OsteoArthritis, it is difficult to find the desire to want to exercise or put any extra pressure on the joints that are already causing them so much pain. Nevertheless, doctors continue to encourage their patients to exercise, pointing to the fact that exercise can help to build muscles around the joint, relieving pain and swelling. Often, doctors and physical therapists will suggest low-impact exercises, such as those that can be done in a swimming pool.
Young People with OsteoArthritis
OsteoArthritis (OA) has long been known as the “wear-and-tear” arthritis that catches up with people in their old age. It is true that most people who suffer from OA are age 65 or above. OsteoArthritis is caused when the cartilage in the weight bearing joints of our bodies begins to break down and deteriorate. This puts more pressure on the bones in the joints causing pain and stiffness. Young People with OsteoArthritis are being seen more every year.
What Exams You Should Get Every Year
It can be difficult knowing exactly how to take the best possible care of ourselves. Unlike a car, we didn’t come with an owner’s manual with suggestions on what type of maintenance and examinations should be completed on a regular basis. Still, there are some exams that we should be participating in that can keep us going strong and healthy.
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