Orthopedics Archives - Page 6 of 11

3 Sep , 2016

Living with Gout: Guilt-Free Meals

It’s Labor Day weekend, which means huge discounts, sleeping in, and, of course, FOOD! But if you suffer from foot pain because of gout and/or diabetes, sometimes even just thinking about your next meal can cause loads of stress. That’s why we’ve c...

29 Aug , 2016

5 Lessons We Can Learn From Mermaids (To Prevent Hip Pain)

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

When you're young, you often don't think about what life will be like when you're old. There could be hip pain involved, but there doesn't have to be! Just follow these lessons we learned from mermaids (we swam across parallel universes and dime...

25 Aug , 2016

How to Rock Those High Heels – Without Foot Pain!

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Break Them In Before you hit that elegant dinner party in your brand new pair of Louboutins (or unbelievable knockoffs!) wear them around the house for a few days. This way you can practice keeping your balance while getting used to the height....

25 Aug , 2016

Can’t Sleep Because Back Pain… or Back Pain Because Can’t Sleep??

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Difficulty sleeping due to back pain Tossing and turning all night Waking up exhausted due to poor sleep Waking up with back pain Tired during the day, because of little sleep If any of the above sounds familiar, then listen up! You...

20 Aug , 2016

Relaxation: Your Knee Pain’s Worst Enemy!

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

If you are experiencing knee pain due to a knee injury, it may seem like you can’t do anything. Before your knee pain, you may have never even considered rock climbing, but now that you can’t, it’s pretty much all you can think about, right? Wantin...

18 Aug , 2016

5 Ways Being Outside Can Relieve Back Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Ah, the great outdoors. The source of inspiration for some of the greatest minds of the past century – think Thoreau, Muir, Keats – and, oddly enough, one of the best sources for combating back pain! Here’s why: Vitamin D. Studies show that hig...

15 Aug , 2016

How Your #OOTD Can Cause Back Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Attention Fashionistas! Did you know your outfit choice could cause back pain? Here’s why: In a word, posture. When you love your outfit, you feel confident, which translates to good posture. On the other hand, if you don’t feel confident in y...

11 Aug , 2016

Travel Tips for Sufferers of Back Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

If you suffer from back pain, then just the thought of hopping on a long flight – sitting for hours, without the ability to drastically change your position – can cause severe anxiety. This is because when you don’t get up and move, your back will...

9 Aug , 2016

Moonwalk the Arthritis Pain Away…and Other Health Tips from the 80’s!

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Feeling bleh from arthritis? Don’t worry, even Marty McFly had his unmotivated days. Despair no more! Here are 5 rockin’ tips from the eighties that will get you walking outside in the fresh air (instead of sitting in a cramped Delorean!) Moon...

8 Aug , 2016

Attention Piano Players: Avoid Carpal Tunnel by Following These Easy Steps!

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Whether you are just learning the piano, or have been playing for years, follow these essential steps that will help prevent arthritis, carpal tunnel, and other causes of hand pain. When you first sit on the bench, place your hands over your k...

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