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Why Shoulder Joints Are Especially Vulnerable and What You Can Do to Prevent Injuries

The healthy shoulder joint allows us to move our arms a full 270 degrees in range, which no other joint can do. When you consider the shoulder’s range of motion and its complexity, it’s no wonder that this joint is particularly prone to injury. However, there are some steps you can take to help prevent […]

The Benefits of Iron

If you’ve been feeling sluggish or short of energy lately, it may be that you haven’t been getting enough iron in your diet. Iron is a mineral necessary for the production of energy and the transport of oxygen throughout the body. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 80% of the world’s population has an […]

Close Up on Knee Replacement Surgery: What’s Behind the Trend?

Knee replacement surgery used to occur only very rarely. Modern knee replacement (also known as knee arthroplasty) began in the early 1970s, when it was expected that the average replacement knee would last for about 10 years. However, experience has shown that 85% of knee replacements will last at least 20 years. Over the past […]

Fitness Lessons from the Dance Studio

For those who want to get fit, but find the thought of working out at a gym about as appealing as a root canal, dancing may be the answer. Dancing is a fun way to get off the couch and exercise without it actually feeling like work (most of the time, anyway). People who dance […]

How Safe is Your House’s Plumbing?

When we think about safety hazards in the home, most of us probably don’t give our house’s plumbing a second thought. Certainly, it doesn’t seem to pose the kinds of immediate risks that your home’s electrical or natural gas delivery systems do. However, if something goes wrong with your hot water heater, pipes, valves or […]

Water Retention: Why Does it Happen and Is It Dangerous?

If you wake up in the morning and suddenly find yourself having a difficult time putting your ring on your finger because it’s puffed up like a Ball Park Frank, there might be a good reason. It might be the salty soy sauce from the Chinese meal you had the night before. Water retention (also […]

Benefits of Zinc

Zinc is the second-most common mineral in the human body (after iron) and is found in every one of our cells. It plays a vital role in many of the body’s functions, so ensuring that you get enough zinc in your diet is important. It is essential for helping the body to heal and for […]

Bursitis Causes and Treatment Options

Bodily movement is assisted by over 150 fluid-filled sacs called bursae. Bursae help to cushion your bones, ligaments, and tendons as they move against each other. When in good health these bursae ensure that your joins have a full range of motion. However, these sacs can become swollen and irritated, creating a condition known as […]

Look Who Else Uses Chiropractic Care: Elite Cheerleaders

Sprains, strains and lower back pain are very, very common among cheerleaders. In fact, the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research lists cheerleading as the most dangerous sport for women. Anyone who watches elite cheerleaders in action, either during a game or at competitions, has some idea why this might be. Cheerleading is a […]

Playground Safety Checklist: Basic Design and Maintenance

If you’re a parent, you may have noticed that hard asphalt and sharp edges are on their way out at playgrounds around the country. In large part, these changes are due to concerns over injuries and law suits. Over 200,000 children in the US are treated each year in hospital emergency rooms for playground-related injuries. […]