Winter may be cozy, but it can also be painful. Muscles, ligaments, and joints just get stiffer with lower temperatures, Winter brings lots of outdoor fun, but at the same time, cold weather can make knee pain more symptomatic. Being fit and active is essential to maintaining healthy knees. Whether you are planning to hit…
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Ankle Injuries: Causes and Treatments
Ankle injuries are often thought of as sports injuries. But you don’t have to be an athlete or even a “weekend warrior” to turn your ankle and hurt it. Something as simple as walking on an uneven surface can cause a painful, debilitating sprain. Ankle injuries can happen to anyone at any age. However, men…
What Causes Musculoskeletal Pain?
The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities. Trauma to an area (jerking movements, auto accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and direct blows to the muscle) also can cause musculoskeletal pain. Other causes of pain include postural strain, repetitive movements, overuse, and prolonged…
Arthritis Pain Management
Arthritis is a general term for a group of more than 100 diseases. The word “arthritis” means “joint inflammation.” Inflammation is one of the body’s natural reactions to disease or injury, and includes swelling, pain, and stiffness. Inflammation that lasts for a very long time or recurs, as in arthritis, can lead to tissue damage.…
Knee Pains Do's & Dont's
KNEE The biggest joint in your body is sort of like a Swiss Army knife. It helps you sit, stand, lift, walk, run, and jump. It also has lots of parts that can get injured: tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones that you can crack, tear, dislocate, and more. Knee problems are, unsurprisingly, very common. After…
Why Ergonomics In The Workplace Is So Important
Boosting employee productivity and performance – by designing a job to allow for good posture, less exertion, fewer motions and better heights and reaches, the workstation becomes more efficient and productive which in turn may enhance employee performance. GOOD POSTURE Implementing ergonomic solutions can make employees more comfortable and increase productivity. Ergonomics is important because…
Meniscal Tear
Meniscal problems of the knee are relatively common. You may experience pain, clunking, locking, swelling and weakness of your knee if you have a problem with your meniscus. Symptoms of a meniscus tear include: Pain in the knee. Swelling. A popping sensation during the injury. Difficulty bending and straightening the leg. A tendency for your…