Athletic activities are a fun way to stay healthy and active. But sports are also responsible for a lot of injuries. Here are the most common sports injuries and how you can prevent them from happening to you. Concussion – Concussions are a very common sports injury and can have dangerous effects if severe or…
Do you or a loved one have osteoporosis? Then there is a good chance you know about bone density tests. If not, it’s unlikely that you know what this test is. That’s because bone density testing is used exclusively and is the sole diagnostic test to diagnose osteoporosis. If you don’t know or have never…
Have you experienced pain or numbness in your hands after a long day of using your hands at work? There is a chance you may be experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or pain in the arms and hands. The median nerve is one of the three…
The knees are held together and stabilized by two major ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). They cross each other forming an “X” in the middle of the knee – the ACL is in front, and the PCL is in back. They each connect the tibia (shinbone) to the…
