Replacing any joint is never an easy decision until it becomes so painful that there is no other option. How do you know which orthopedic surgeon to choose when you finally succumb to the fact you need help? Why not ask the potential orthopedic surgeon these questions before “going under the knife”? :: Is surgery really …
Are those hot flashes interfering with your daily schedule? Are night sweats preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep? Having menopausal symptoms but are wary of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)? Maybe bio-identical hormones are for you. Bio-identical hormones are used for the relief of severe menopausal symptoms. A “bio-identical hormone” is defined as a …
Many studies have concluded that manual therapies commonly used by chiropractors are generally effective for the treatment of lower back pain1-2, as well as for treatment of lumbar herniated disc for radiculopathy and neck pain, among other conditions. When chiropractors treat patients with non-specific chronic low back pain, the long-term outcome is enhanced by obtaining …
Gardening is one of the most enjoyable hobbies for people. Growing vegetables or flowers from seeds is a rewarding activity plus spending time outside in beautiful weather is excellent for one’s physical and mental health. However, enjoying the pleasures of gardening can make you forget a few necessary measures to avoid back pain and spinal …
Women experience heart attacks very differently from men. The crushing chest pain with pain shooting down an arm and shortness of breath that we often see as portraying a heart attack is not what most women experience. Because of this many women overlook the symptoms they are feeling until it is too late. So what …
