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What is the link between menopause and joint pain?

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Aug 15, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

One word = Oestrogen. As you enter menopause, which is on average at around 51, levels of this hormone start declining. Scientists are still investigating this link, but speculation is that it could be that oestrogen plays a role in pain pathways in the body. They...

Top 10 health benefits of stretching

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 26, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Stretching is very important for flexibility, range of motion and injury prevention. Incorporating stretching into your daily workouts is a given but including it in your day routine is just as important to health and body functioning as regular exercise. It relaxes...

13 reasons why sitting too much is bad for your health

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 26, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Sitting all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health. Find out why it’s time to get up and out there. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-sitting-health Call today! Contact us for more...

Top 10 amazing heath benefits of walking barefoot

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 26, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Did you know that you can benefit a lot by walking barefoot? When your bare skin encounters the earth directly, the negative ions present in the earth can help balance the positive ions in your body and this will improve your health in many aspects. Many of us have...

6 simple habits to build stronger joints

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 26, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Humans are built to move. Your body thrives when you put it through physical challenges. Using the hundreds of joints and muscles that make up your biology keeps everything running smoothly. 6 Simple Habits To Build Stronger Joints Call today! Contact us for more...

8 Tips to make your next travelling holiday pain-free

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 4, 2018 | General, Elbow & Wrist, Foot, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

The stress and tension that often come with a trip can add to physical discomfort and worsen joint symptoms. But with proper planning you can reduce pain and anxiety and have a pleasant journey. Here’s to your pain free journey! Look into rental car companies...
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