Your Content Goes Here As we age, our bodies naturally go through changes. Muscles weaken, bones become more fragile, and daily activities that once felt easy can start to become challenging. Tasks like walking to the store or climbing stairs may cause discomfort, and you might find yourself feeling more fatigued than before. Common issues [...]
Your Content Goes Here One of the most common questions we receive is: "I tore my ACL and want to get back to my sport. What’s the proper treatment plan for this injury?" ACL injuries are common, especially among athletes, but there is often confusion about the best recovery approach and when it's safe to [...]
Your Content Goes Here Chronic back pain affects many adults. In fact, 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point. One common cause of back pain, especially in the lower back, is lumbar spinal stenosis, which can also cause sciatica. While it can be painful, spinal stenosis is treatable, and with [...]
Your Content Goes Here Shoulder pain can make even the simplest tasks—like reaching overhead, getting dressed, or carrying groceries—challenging and uncomfortable. A common cause of persistent shoulder pain is a rotator cuff tear, an injury that affects the group of four muscles responsible for stabilizing the shoulder joint. As we age, the tendons in the [...]
Your Content Goes Here When it comes to running, form matters. Proper running form ensures your body moves efficiently, using less energy and reducing the strain on your muscles. It involves everything from your posture and arm swing to foot placement and stride length. Good form not only improves your performance but also helps prevent [...]
Your Content Goes Here If you’re dealing with lower back pain, you’re not alone. Over 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, and low back pain is especially common—80% of adults experience it at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. If you’ve tried various solutions [...]
Your Content Goes Here If exercises like shoulder presses, push-ups, or lateral raises leave you with aching shoulders, you’re not alone. Shoulder pain is a common issue that can make workouts frustrating and even force you to take a break. The good news? A few simple adjustments can help you lift pain-free—without unnecessary X-rays, medications, [...]
Your Content Goes Here As you go about your daily life, you might not realize how much effort your body puts into keeping you upright, stable, and balanced. Balance problems are common, especially as we age. In fact, 25% of adults aged 65 and older experience a fall each year. According to the Centers for [...]
Your Content Goes Here Balance is a complex process that depends on three key systems: the visual system, vestibular system (inner ear), and the somatosensory system (sensation from the body). Of these three systems, vision plays a particularly important role in maintaining balance. Your eyes gather information about your surroundings and send it to your [...]
Your Content Goes Here Do you experience point tenderness in the back of your lower leg or around your Achilles? Does this pain prevent you from running, dancing, or even just walking? Do you try to push through the discomfort, only to find that the pain forces you to stop? This could be a sign [...]
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