by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 13, 2019 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Joints, Knee, Shoulder
Stretching is important to relieve stress and body aches! There are many stretches that you can do at home. Downward dog Start in plank position with shoulders directly over wrists. Push your hips up toward the ceiling so you form a triangle with your body. Keep your...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 13, 2019 | Joints, General
Try treating arthritis pain in Winter with the following tips “Winter tends to bring on more arthritic pains, cold and wet weather, along with changes in barometric pressure, are the most frequent culprits.” Keep your joints warm! Wrap up in scarves, jerseys and...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Apr 11, 2019 | General
Nutritionist Sally Wisbey, on behalf of Spatone, says our diet is crucial to boosting our immune systems and helping fight off the bugs. But, she says, staying positive, exercising and getting a good night’s sleep are also important. So what are the best foods to eat...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 1, 2019 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
There are three types of superfoods that are especially good for your bones. Nothing beats calcium for your bones. It’s found in dairy and vegetables, so why not do both? Dark green leaves such as bok choy, kale, collard greens, and spinach are great. On top of...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 1, 2019 | General, Elbow & Wrist, Foot, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
“Some researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston specialize in osteoimmunology, the ‘interface of the skeletal and immune systems’. The scientists analyzed the impact of antibiotics on postpubertal skeletal...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Feb 14, 2019 | Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee
Orthopedics originated with children. Early orthopedic medicine focused on treating children with spine, limb and other bone-related birth abnormalities. Today, orthopedic physicians continue to treat children along with treating patients of all ages with a...
