As a major support structure for your body, your back needs to be in good condition for you to complete most everyday tasks. When you throw your back out, you can suddenly and unexpectedly experience acute pain and find your mobility severely limited. As we age, the cumulative wear and tear on our backs can [...]
Those who experience chronic joint stiffness and pain often have more severe symptoms as the cold, damp winter blows in. Although the correlation between weather conditions and joint pain is inconclusive, people with osteoarthritis often report worse joint pain in the winter when the weather is cold and rainy. In one survey, 67% of [...]
Unfortunately, back pain is all too common in today’s world. Our daily lives are structured in a way that can make our back pain worse, like having to sit in front of a computer all day or simply not having the time we need to focus on back pain relief. Back pain is uncomfortable, [...]
We are careful to take care of most parts of our bodies, from the essential care of our hearts, muscles and joints to the more superficial hair and nail care. However, many people tend to neglect their feet. This issue can become severe when problems with your feet significantly impact your quality of life, and [...]
The human body is 75% water. For life on Earth to continue, water is the key. Without water, animals, plants and humans would quickly perish. While people consist mostly of water, they still have to continue drinking it to survive. Drinking water keeps your body hydrated and healthy. In order to maintain daily life functions, [...]
Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist, Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic, explains how the amount of pain you have does not always correlate to the amount of damage you may see on an MRI. MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds and X-rays are medical assessment tools that orthopaedists, physical therapists and other health practitioners use to [...]
Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist, Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic, has produced our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy techniques. In this episode, physical therapist, Kristen Reinhard, PT, DPT, discusses custom foot orthotics. What are orthotics? Orthotics are inserts that go in your [...]
Few medical conditions affect the general population as much as arthritis. In fact, according to statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to one in four adults in the U.S. face this condition. That is over 54 million Americans. With the coronavirus pandemic still causing many to stay away from the gym [...]
When you think about physical fitness, you may think of strength and cardiovascular health first. Yet, there is another key component you need to take into consideration when looking to improve your health. Flexibility is one of the five elements of fitness, so stretching should be an integral part of your workout program and everyday [...]
Many people around the world are experiencing significant changes in their work environments due to the current global health crisis. Whether you are working from home or the office, it is essential to set up an ergonomic workspace. A comfortable workspace will help you feel your best both mentally and physically. Setting up an ergonomic [...]
