by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 10, 2019 | Anti-aging, Wellness
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Humans may lack the salamander skill of regrowing a limb, but a new study suggests they do have some capacity to restore cartilage in their joints. The findings run counter to a widely held belief: Because the cartilage...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 7, 2019 | Anti-aging, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Backpacks are a practical way for people to carry books and other supplies. They are designed to distribute the weight of these items among the body’s muscles, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. But when used incorrectly,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 18, 2019 | Anti-aging, Wellness
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a young adult, start thinking about your bone health, an expert advises. Most people reach peak bone mass — the strongest bones they’ll ever have — between 25 and 30 years of age,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 20, 2019 | Anti-aging, pain, Spine, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Back pain is one of the most common medical issues in the United States, says the National Institutes of Health. Short-term back pain lasts no longer than six weeks, and can be uncomfortable if untreated. To treat short-term back pain, the NIH...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 14, 2019 | Anti-aging, Spine, Wellness
TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A well-organized backpack helps ensure that your child has everything needed for school. Problems start when it becomes overloaded. Lugging around a heavy pack can lead to bad posture, back pain and worse. The problem is...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 7, 2019 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Hand
(HealthDay News) — Arthritis is a collection of joint diseases that affect more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States. The joint pain, swelling or stiffness that may come with arthritis can be debilitating, says the Arthritis...