June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, a time for patients and their friends and family to learn more about this spinal condition. One of the best things you can do during Scoliosis Awareness Month is to visit the doctor to have lingering back pain symptoms checked out. It’s possible that you have undiagnosed spinal curvature problems. […]

Sugar cravings are incredibly common, especially in the summer when cool treats tend to also be sweet. Of course, indulging in your cravings could lead to weight gain, which can worsen existing health problems and cause new ones to appear. Watch your summer treats intake, but continue to satisfy your cravings with these 12 healthy […]

If summer is your favorite season, you may be eager to get outside and enjoy the warm weather with your family. School’s out, so you might have vacation plans as well. While it’s healthy to have a carefree, relaxed attitude going into summer, carelessness can lead to accidents and injuries. Consider the most common summer […]

This time of year, it seems everyone is focused on losing weight for summer. Whether you’re hoping to look cute in a bathing suit or you want to decrease health problems associated with carrying extra pounds, these eight weight loss tips can help. Make Lighter Versions of Your Favorite Foods Rather than deny yourself completely, […]

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Whether you or a loved one has this condition, now is the time to ask questions and get answers about joint health, arthritis pain, and treatment options. Here are some interesting facts you might not have known about arthritis. What is Arthritis? This chronic condition describes inflammation of the […]

Spring is a time for sprucing up your home and bringing your yard out of hibernation. You long to live in a tidy house with a trim flower garden, but you don’t want to hurt your back getting there. Follow these tips to prevent back injuries while spring cleaning. Loosen Up You may think of […]

This time of year, you might be focused on spring cleaning around the house, but what about cleaning up your digestive system? Spring is the perfect time for a cleansing detoxification to recharge, rejuvenate, and renew your body. With winter over, you’re coming out of hibernation and ready to jump-start a more active, outdoor lifestyle. […]

In your legs, you have three major leg joints, all of which are anchored through the wide strip of ligament called the iliotibial band. Without this band, the force of your steps would push your joints outwards, causing intense pain. That’s why iliotibial band syndrome can be so debilitating. It causes pain, irritation, inflammation, burning […]

You may know that you have a back problem plaguing you, but you may not know exactly what is wrong. There are countless problems that can happen with the back and spine. However, there are very common issues we see all the time in-office and specific treatments to help with those back problems. Here are […]

Statistics show that about 77% of people are stressed enough to have physical symptoms from their stress. Even children feel stressed on a normal basis, which raises the risk for stroke, heart disease, chronic conditions and mood disorders over time, among many other effects. During Stress Awareness Month, try using some of these 10 stress-relieving […]