The hip labrum is a ring of tough fibrocartilage that supports the acetabulofemoral joint (the ball-and-socket joint between the hip and femur). When the hip labrum becomes injured, it can lead to hip instability, abnormal rubbing of bones, cartilage degeneration, and predisposes the individual to hip osteoarthritis (OA). Labral tears are more common than one […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a painful condition of the iliotibial (IT) band. Endurance trainers such as long-distance runners and cyclists are at higher risk, but ITBS can affect anyone. Poor training practice ( e.g. improper form, no warm-up, or going “HAM”) also puts people at greater risk for ITBS and other sports injuries. The […]
Treatments for Herniated Disc
Vertebral discs are the cartilaginous pads or cushions that lie between vertebrae in the spinal column. Each vertebral disc is composed of a fibrous outer layer that holds a gel-like substance in the middle, sort of like a jelly donut. Discs function as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help protect the central nerves that […]
Why Kids Need Exercise
Early and late childhood are well-recognized as important periods in development where exercise is very important. What happens during childhood will affect a person’s health and metabolism for the rest of their life. It is important, therefore, that children get adequate physical activity and nutrition as early as possible. Why is Physical Education Important? Physical […]
Daily Check-in 4/10: Self Affirmations
Self Affirmations Today, take some time to practice your self-affirmation. Self-affirmation is the act of affirming one’s own worthiness and value as an individual. The purpose is to boost confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and fight anxiety and depression. Times are tough, and we could all benefit from a little self-to-self pep talk. Take a minute alone […]
Dextrose Prolotherapy and Osteoarthritis
Prolotherapy is a regenerative treatment that repairs joints and alleviates pain. It involves injecting a dextrose solution at injured sites of the joint to induce its repair. The solution irritates the area and triggers inflammation. Inflammation in turn recruits the healing components necessary to repair the injured tissue and restore joint function. Prolotherapy has long […]
Daily Check-in 4/3: Self Care at Home
Commit to A Work-From-Home Schedule Due to social distancing, many of us are working from home for the first time. If you are feeling overwhelmed or put off by this change in routine, scheduling out a day plan is a great way to get that sense of organization back in your life! Take a minute […]
Regenerative Medicine For Knee Injuries
Knee injuries and related pain symptoms are amongst the most common life-impacting ailments experienced by adults in the United States. What’s worse is the fact that conventional treatments for knee injuries and pain tend to address only the symptoms, providing temporary relief but failing to fix the root of the problem. Because of this, the […]
The 2019 Coronavirus
News of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), also known as the “Wuhan Coronavirus,” are everywhere. Social media platforms and news channels are booming with updates on the spread of its outbreak from China into other countries, including the United States. So far, 11 cases have been confirmed in the United States, six of which are […]
The Latest Treatment for Erectile Function: The P-shot
No one wants to talk about their bedroom problems, so it might come as a surprise that they are much more common than one might think! One out of ten men in the United States struggles with erectile dysfunction (ED). Not only that, but the prevalence of ED seems to be increasing, especially among older […]
