by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Aug 18, 2020 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine, pain-relief
Thinking About Rotator Cuff Surgery? A recent study on rotator cuff problems found that surgery may provide little to no clinically important benefits with respect to pain, function, or overall quality of life when compared with non-operative treatment. To put that...
by John Panopoulos | Aug 15, 2020 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine, pain-relief
Most people don’t give much thought to their joints until they start to notice symptoms of wear, but prevention is key to maintaining healthy joints. To protect your joints and minimize conditions like arthritis, here are seven things that you can do today. 1. Stay...
by John Panopoulos | Jul 27, 2020 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine, pain-relief
Self-mobilization to Treat Neck Pain A new study shows great results from self massage using a foam roller. Foam rollers are cylindrically shaped plastic foam. Daily foam roller exercises help a patient improve the alignment of the neck for pain relief. It is also...
by John Panopoulos | Jul 23, 2020 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine, pain-relief
A recent study found higher rates of disc degeneration (arthritis) in the necks of participants with smartphone overuse as compared to those with normal use. Whatever your phone usage is, make sure you have healthy form! Check out our tips on safe mobile phone use....
by John Panopoulos | Jul 14, 2020 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine, pain-relief
Runners have healthier discs! A new study found that runners who have been running a greater number of years and longer miles have healthier discs! ?Running is great for disc health, and, despite common beliefs, it does NOT cause arthritis. Check out the infographic...
by John Panopoulos | Jul 2, 2020 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine, pain-relief
Do you have limited ability to raise your arm? “Subacromial Shoulder Pain” is pain at the front of the shoulder that limits the ability to raise your arm over your head. Luckily, a recent research review concluded that shoulder exercises are the best way to manage...
