Osteoarthritis often referred to as degenerative joint disease or arthritis connected to wear and tear. It is the most common form of arthritis in the United States. It is estimated that in the United States, 30 million adults, or roughly 10 percent of the US population is battling with this disease. It is most common for a person to experience this form of arthritis in their hips, hands, and knees. The pain and the stiffness associated with osteoarthritis eventually gets…
Every year millions of people across the world fall and injury themselves while taking a shower. Sadly most of these falls are preventable. According the CDC slips and falls inside the bathroom are one of the leading causes of injuries to seniors. By adding a shower chair inside your shower or bath tub you are greatly reducing your changes of falling. In this article I will go over everything you need to know about a shower chair including Who should use…
Let’s face it Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Bjj) is not for everyone it takes dedication, determination, and a little bit of insanity to head to the gym everyday following a hard day of work. But for those who’ve had that eye opening experience of stepping onto the mats and training Bjj it’s a love that you never want to be separated from no matter what! Unfortunately this not always the case, as injuries are a common occurrence in jiu jitsu especially knee…
Dentures are delicate and although they appear to be strong because of how they look and the workout they get daily, they can be damaged. Normal wear and tear usually has nothing to do with it, either. What typically damages false teeth is how they are handled. For example, they can be dropped accidentally or easily knocked off of a night stand or counter top. There are also many different ways in which dentures can be damaged. Typically a fall…
Why exactly is posture so important… We hear about it all the time. Good posture allows your muscles and joints to move efficiently reducing the risk of muscular imbalance. If your posture at the keyboard is typically slumped forward, with rounded shoulders, a curved back and an extended neck, it will place a lot of strain on structures of the back, neck and shoulders. which, in turn can lead to problems in these areas. The glare from the computer and…
Every year thousands of seniors are injured by a slip and fall inside there bathroom, in fact according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) more than one in three seniors over the age of 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging says 80 percent of these falls occur inside the bathroom. I’ll will give you a minute to take that in, the sad part is that many of these falls could have been avoided by using proper…
So many people are looking for alternative methods of joint and nerve pain management without having to resort to medication or strenuous physical therapy. Historical records dating back to ancient Rome as well as the time of Benjamin Franklin have reported various forms of pain alleviation through minute amounts of electrical shock or stimlus. In the 1970’s, C Normal Shealy patented the very first TENS unit – a small, portable, battery operated device that uses mild, safe electrical signals conducted…
What Is Rheumatoid Arthrits If the joints in your hands, wrists, elbows or knees hurt, you may have arthritis; specifically Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). When you have arthritis, your joints become inflamed, which results in swelling and redness, and your skin feels warm to the touch. Unlike the more common condition called Osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage between the joints breaks down over time, RA is an auto-immune disorder. This means that instead of…
When you are taking care of a loved one with a serious medical condition or illness in the home, durable medical equipment (DME) can make it easier to provide him or her with the services that they need. From hospital beds to lifts and wheelchairs, DME includes a wide range of devices and equipment that are intended to provide therapeutic benefits to someone in need. If you are unfamiliar with durable medical equipment, the following is designed to provide you…
Nearly 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain at some point during there lifetime, and over 50 million Americans will suffer from back pain this year. Lower back pain is the single leading case of disability worldwide. In this article we will discuss the benefits of wearing a back brace, along with what causes back pain. What Causes Back Pain The back is a complicated segment of our body filled with muscles, ligaments, joints, nerves and bones. With such…