Why short-term rehab is beneficial after surgery
March 3rd, 2020Surgery is often a treatment of last resort for many joint issues and soft tissue injuries. However, certain surgeries are becoming increasingly common: There are an estimated 100,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions annually. Additionally, researchers estimate that total knee replacements will increase by 171% by 2030. Medical studies are also predicting a 189% increase
Two exercise options for fibromyalgia pain relief without drugs
March 2nd, 2020Do you go through your day feeling like your whole body is aching? This is a common symptom of a condition called fibromyalgia. The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) estimates that up to 12 million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia. They also report that about 90% of these people are women. Medication is a
What to do when you have a sharp pain in your neck and head
March 1st, 2020The head and neck are connected by muscles and nerves, and these connections often mean that when one hurts, so does the other. Neck pain is estimated to affect more than 21% of people annually. In many cases, this pain moves into the head where it can cause headaches, and this issue affects more than