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If you enjoy walking or jogging, don’t give it up when cold weather arrives. Exercise is a great way to avoid winter weight gain, winter blues, and worsening aches and pains. As long as you’re dressed for the weather and being cautious, you can still engage in outdoor...

Key Points About Percutaneous Tenotomy (Tissue Removal) A percutaneous tenotomy is an orthopedic procedure used to treat patients who have chronic shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, or ankle pain associated with a damaged tendon. Risks associated with a percutaneous tenotomy...

Most of us do not think about our immune system until we get sick even though a weak immune system is a major component of most chronic diseases.  A weak immune system can result in disorders such as frequent/lingering colds, allergies, asthma, chronic fatigue,...

S T R E T C H before and after shoveling! Stretching is important and should be part of your daily routine- but when shoveling, it is extra important that your muscles are prepared for the workout, and that they have time to recover after your driveway is cleared

Choosing to obtain your medical marijuana card opens the door to many options for treatment of your pain and condition. Learning some basics about medical marijuana will give you the foundation you need to take control of your health. Navigating the type of cannabis can be confusing. Fortunately, most dispensaries have educated staff that can help guide you.

What is pain? When we describe pain, we often refer to the area of our body we are experiencing it in (Example: Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain). But what if you learned pain occurs in the brain? Would it change how you treated and managed your pain?            ...

Neuropathy — like most chronic pain — often gets worse as temperatures drop. Blood flow slows and can even decrease when your body is exposed to cold temperatures. Nerve pain — especially in your hands and feet — increases as your circulation decreases.

It’s no secret that many people have a tough time sticking to their New Year’s resolutions. One reason for this may be that they lack a clear and proactive plan of attack.  It’s not enough to just say: I’m going to eat healthier and workout more....

After a peak in hormone production in the later teenage years, most men experience a decline starting around age 30. This begins a steady hormonal decline that continues throughout a man's life, with the average male over age 30, losing 1% of his testosterone...

Flexibility is the ability to extend or stretch without breaking. Improving your flexibility is important for preventing injury. It can also improve performance. Loss of flexibility can lead to permanent changes in posture and normal muscle function. There are...