How Sit-Stand Desks Can Reduce Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Fatigue: Insights from a New 6-Month Study
Office work often means long hours sitting at a desk, leading to increased musculoskeletal discomfort and fatigue. A recent study, titled "Impact of a 6-month sit-stand desk-based intervention on regional musculoskeletal discomfort and overall post-work fatigue in...
Strength Training After Joint Replacement Surgery: Maximizing Recovery, Strength, and Mobility
Joint replacement surgery can be life-changing, offering relief from chronic pain and improving daily function. Yet, successful recovery doesn’t end in the operating room. Strength training plays a pivotal role in post-surgery rehabilitation, helping to restore...
Pain and Joint Stiffness After Joint Replacement: What’s Normal and When to Seek Help
Joint replacement surgery is often a necessary intervention for those suffering from debilitating osteoarthritis or traumatic injuries. While the procedure can significantly enhance mobility and quality of life, it's not without post-operative challenges. Pain and...
Conservative Treatment Options to Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint pain can be a significant barrier to daily life, affecting your ability to walk, exercise, work, and enjoy simple tasks. While joint replacement surgery may seem like the inevitable solution, there are several conservative treatments that should be explored...
Understanding Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury: Causes, Symptoms, Red Flags, and Conservative Treatment
Introduction Concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are serious medical conditions that can have long-lasting effects on a person’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. While often linked with contact sports, these injuries can occur in everyday...
Understanding “Bone on Bone” in Joints: What It Means and How to Manage It Conservatively
When someone says they have “bone on bone” in their joints, it often refers to a condition where the cartilage that normally cushions the joint has worn away, leaving the bones to rub against each other. This condition is most commonly associated with osteoarthritis...