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Why Running Doesn’t Worsen Knee Arthritis
We hear it all the time. We may even say it or believe it ourselves. The myth that running is bad for the knees. But let’s think about that. If running was bad for the knees and caused knee arthritis, why doesn’t everyone who runs have a problem? Why can some people...
Safe Exercise in the Heat: 5 Tips for Minimizing Your Risk of Heat-Related Illness
While most of the rest of the country is facing record-breaking temperatures, we are fortunate enough to be having a milder summer…so far. Extreme temperatures throughout the world are creating challenges for athletes of all levels. This past spring, during the annual...
The Correlation Between Pain and Aging: Debunking Three Common Age-Related Pain Myths
Myths and misconceptions abound when it comes to aging and pain. Is pain something that should be expected and accepted as you age? Is it not worthy of treatment? Many aging adults are quick to accept pain and not seek treatment believing it is “normal.” This thought...
How Core Strength Helps You Do Everything Better
Many of us dream of strong abdominals. Not just for the way they look, but also because having a strong core helps you do virtually anything. Core strength can also reduce your risk of injury and improve athletic performance. Here’s why. Really, what is a core? Your...
Osteoporosis: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of a Fracture
When we think of bones, we don’t imagine them to look like a sponge, filled with pores. But for the more than three million people diagnosed with osteoporosis each year, that is exactly how their bones look. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation,...
Sedentary Lifestyle Linked to Dementia and What You Can Do to Prevent It
There are a lot of things that come with age. Some are good. Others not as much. Dementia can be one of the scariest. The idea of forgetting the life you know and love and your ability to orient within it is enough to strike fear and spark a drive towards prevention....
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Hip Pain
Hip pain isn’t something that only happens with age. A growing number of the younger generation are plagued with chronic hip pain. The hips are part of the body’s core foundation, connecting to the largest and most powerful muscle groups in the body (the glutes,...
Don’t Do This if You Have Pain
When you have pain it is natural to want to rest in order to heal. In fact, that’s often the first piece of advice someone will give you. But inactivity may actually do more harm than good. “Motion is the Lotion.” Something you will frequently hear from orthopedic...
Ten Tips for Tailbone Pain Relief
All of the snow we have recently received is great for our mountains, but it sure makes walking a potential hazard. Traction shoes can only do so much when ice is virtually everywhere. Slipping on ice and landing on your bottom can be a significant pain in the...
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