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Strong Body, Strong Life: Wellness Tips for Adults
As we age, taking care of our bodies is important for overall health and well-being. During National Wellness Month prioritize your diet and exercise to preserve and protect your muscles, joints and bones. Are You Eating Healthy Foods? For your musculoskeletal health, minor changes in nutrition and physical activities can make a significant difference in…
From Service to Strength: Patient Regains Mobility After Knee Surgery
Jerry Novak has spent nearly 50 years giving back to both his country and his community. A proud veteran of the Marine Corps Reserves and National Guard, Novak served as a police officer with the El Centro Police Department for 30 years before retiring in 2010. Retirement didn’t slow down the Imperial, California, resident, though….
Suffering with Back Pain? Lifestyle Changes May Help.
A recent study suggests lifestyle modification may be equally or more important than medication and surgery in treating chronic back pain. Nearly 65 million Americans experience back pain in the United States, and 16 million have chronic back pain. Back pain affects both men and women, and it can develop at any age. Many reasons…
Stretching Increases Flexibility and Reduces Joint Pain
New research published in Springer Nature found stretching can enhance flexibility, but there are limitations on how long and often the stretching will benefit you. Stretching Is an Important Part of Health and Fitness Flexibility refers to the capacity to move a joint fully, which may be achieved through regular stretching exercises. Older adults especially…
Easy Ways to Protect Your Joints in Cold Weather Activities
It isn’t just a myth that people with arthritis can predict weather changes. Although winter weather doesn’t cause arthritis, chilling temperatures can increase sensitivity to pain and make arthritis symptoms worse. With careful planning and proper safety precautions, you can relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and joint pain by staying active in the cold months. Inactivity…
Are Your Feet Aching From Arthritis? You May Need New Shoes.
With all the merriment of the holidays, do your feet throb and ache at the end of the day? Perhaps you should put shoes on your holiday wish list! Taking care of your feet can help reduce pain in your knees and hips, and sometimes it’s as simple as buying the correct shoes. Older Adults…
Robotics-Assisted Joint Replacement
If your doctor has recommended robotics-assisted joint replacement as the best course of action to alleviate your pain, you may have questions about what to expect. How Does Robotics-Assisted Joint Replacement Work? A typical robotic system has two parts: One “arm” has a powerful camera affixed to it that allows the surgeon to visualize the…
Exercise Your Joints Before and After You Gobble Your Holiday Meal
Do you feel more stuffed than a Thanksgiving turkey when you finish your holiday meal? After a hearty winter meal, you might feel inclined to lounge on the sofa for a lengthy nap, but it’s best to fight that urge. Walking before and after a large meal will increase your metabolism and promote healthy digestion….
Weekly Resistance Training Can Improve Joint Health
It’s never too late to begin healthy habits, even in your golden years. A recent study found that weightlifting three times per week steadily increases muscle joint strength in older people. Bone and Joint Health National Action Week Is Oct. 12-20 Strength and balance are essential for seniors to maintain independence and overall health. Bone…
Strengthen Your Joints and Modify Your Home to Prevent Falls
The year 2024 is known as the “silver tsunami.” Approximately 4.1 million Americans will turn 65 this year. As the U.S. population sees record numbers of retirees, falls are a growing health concern for seniors, putting them at risk for broken bones, injury and death. The Dangers of Older People Falling One out of every…