by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 29, 2021 | Wellness
The evidence against vaping is mounting, and a new study now links e-cigarettes with an increased risk for broken bones. Over time, vaping appears to increase the risk for fracture of the hip, spine and wrist by 46%, according to the findings. Researchers said these...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 16, 2021 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Exercise, Knee
Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner, gets a fair amount of guff from friends about the impact that her favorite exercise has on her body. “People all the time tell me, ‘Oh, you wait until you’re 60. Your knees are going to hate you for it’,”...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 10, 2021 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Hip, Wellness
It may look like bad news, but a new study says it’s not: The number of people younger than 21 who had total hip replacement surgery in the United States jumped from 347 in 2000 to 551 in 2016. The increase wasn’t due to a rise in the number of children...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 10, 2021 | pain, Spine
A sore back often comes along with pregnancy. Here’s how to get relief. Back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 80 percent of expectant mothers experience low back and pelvic pain. Although the discomfort usually...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 26, 2021 | Anti-aging, Wellness
Feeling achy and stiff in the morning? Try these seven techniques to ease into the day. Nothing is more restorative than a good night’s sleep. You wake up refreshed and ready to take on a new day. Yet, for some people, the early morning hours bring unwelcome neck and...
