The search for the fountain of youth — a spring, issuing from the ground, that produces water that will stop people from aging — has been part of our collective myth tradition for centuries. Many explorers have purportedly gone off
The Important Role Bones Play
Our bodies are wonderfully complex masterpieces of natural development. Just think, it takes less than a year for a baby to be conceived, birthed, and begin developing a personality of its own — mere months after coming into the world,
Back On Your Feet: Recovering After Surgery
For those who have required surgery, either from a traumatic injury repair or to otherwise correcting an undesired feature, the process of recovery can be fraught with emotions. Some days, one might feel triumphant as their range of motion starts
Snap, Crackle, Pop: The Effects of Aging on Our Bones
There is a saying attributed to David Bowie that “aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” It’s true that the wisdom and perspective that come with age are some of the clearest
Diagnosing and Treating Arthritis
Joint pain is a common ailment for many. But how do you know whether it’s something fleeting, versus something more chronic? Even using the term “arthritis” to describe joint pain can be misleading, as it broadly refers to pain caused
The Debate of Surgical Hardware Removal
Hard(ware) To Say Goodbye A traumatic injury is always accompanied by changes that need to be overcome, or at the very least, acclimated to. Even if no paralysis has occurred, victims of physical trauma often need to relearn basic skills
The 5 Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Older Adults
Our shoulders are an important part of our bodies. They allow us to express emotions, affect our posture, and afford us a wide range of motion. Our shoulders are the joints where our collarbone, shoulder blades, and upper arm bones
6 Simple Ways to Avoid Shoulder and Elbow Joint Pain
Your arm joints are among the most used axis points in your body. If you’re awake, they’re usually moving, even when you’re at rest. Whether you’re typing on your computer, participating in sports, doing the dishes, or even walking from
A Shoulder to Rely On
There is a high incidence of rotator cuff tendonitis among lifters and athletes. Among those who play golf and tennis, there’s the additional risk of injuring the shoulder after a debilitating elbow strain. The most common cause of shoulder pain
Do You Have Golf Shoulder?
Don’t Ignore Pain When Playing Golf For millions of American’s, golfing is a fun pastime. However, if done incorrectly golfing can quickly lead to a lot of injuries. The first thing you need to understand as a golfer is that