by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 2, 2020 | arthritis, pain, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 31 million Americans, and is the leading cause of disability among adults. Known as OA, it causes pain and other symptoms in joints, which can affect the ability to do...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 21, 2019 | anatomy, Spine, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Proper posture can prevent pain and injury, says Mayo Clinic. To check if you have proper posture, Mayo suggests the “wall test.” Here’s what it involves: Stand so the back of your head, shoulder blades and buttocks touch the...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 21, 2019 | Anti-aging, Exercise, Hip, lower leg, pain, Wellness
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Older women who get even light exercise, like a daily walk, may lower their risk of suffering a broken hip, a large study suggests. A number of studies have linked regular exercise to a lower risk of hip fracture —...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 31, 2019 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Knee, pain, Wellness
THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Ever hear your joints clicking, creaking or crunching? Now, researchers say a new technique that listens closely to knees may help doctors diagnose and monitor osteoarthritis. In the new study, researchers attached...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 10, 2019 | Spine, Wellness
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The health risks that spring from poor posture while using mobile devices don’t concern many Americans, a new survey finds. But maybe it should. Poor posture can lead to health issues such as chronic pain in the...
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...
