Your joints are under a great deal of stress on a daily basis, even if you don't always feel it. Your joints connect your bones and help support your muscle mass and weight. While your joints are generally quite durable, it's uncommon to experience a little pain from time to time, especially if you've recently changed your behavior, such as working out more often. What would be more concerning is if you are suddenly experiencing joint pain and do not know why.
9 April 2015
While in medical school, students must decide on one of the numerous careers within the healthcare profession. This can be a daunting task due to the countless areas a doctor can specialize in. One profitable and rewarding area is in orthopedic surgery. An orthopedic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating the musculoskeletal system. Take a look at the top benefits of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. 1. The work schedule
30 March 2015
Is your neck constantly hurting because of an injury or chronic pain? If so, then here are 3 ways to improve the health of your neck so that you can function better on a daily basis. Ultrasound Therapy First, ultrasound therapy is a good choice if you have constant neck pain and muscle injuries. Ultrasounds are not just used to look at babies. In fact, they can be used to search for blood clots and to treat injured muscles.
20 March 2015
In the last few years laser surgery options have increased dramatically. One of the areas of medicine that have improved in regards to laser surgery is surgeries for the nose. Allergy sufferers can find relief in this regard as well, because laser surgery for sinusitis has become more common in recent years. Sinusitis is a medical term used to describe the inflammation of the sinuses. Common symptoms of sinusitis include headaches and overall 'stuffiness' that can occur due to illness or allergic reactions to things such as dust or pollen.
19 March 2015
It can be quite tempting to get back to work as quickly as possible after suffering an injury on-the-job. After all, disability and workers compensation benefits will typically pay only a portion of your standard salary and can often take several weeks or longer to begin arriving at all. However, giving into this temptation before you are physically ready to return to work can often make your injuries worse in the long term.
19 March 2015
Labor is not without some moments of pain, but most expectant mothers want to keep their discomfort to a minimum. In addition, many pregnant women prefer to alleviate their pain with natural methods. A great way to achieve both goals is to work with a certified midwife. These trained professionals focus on natural pain management, rather than the use of prescription drugs. Here's a closer look at some of the main methods midwives use to keep you as comfortable as possible during your labor.
18 March 2015
Although it is still winter, if you are a professed beach or pool bunny, you are likely already in the process of planning and preparing for summer. Summer is the time for lightweight, minimal clothing, sundresses, and most importantly, swimsuits. As such, you likely are trying to figure out what you can do to get your body ready for swimsuit season. So, learn some of the common treatments and procedures that you can undergo before the summer season hits to have your body ready for the beach and swimming pool.
11 February 2015
