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I’ve got my soulmate back again
What’s worse: watching a loved one suffer or suffering yourself? If the suffering is happening in a loving relationship, it’s probably a toss-up.
Just ask Sue Coffman. She knows what it’s like to watch a spouse go through disabling pain.
Jim and Sue enjoy being active. They love to walk and enjoy the wildlife around their Eagle River home. One of their hobbies is raising Birmingham Rollers, acrobatic pigeons.
They describe their life as a little slice of heaven.
But that was not always the case. There was a time when Sue was concerned that their lives were going to be […]
I feel dizzy. My head is spinnin’
Dizziness is not a pleasant sensation. Episodes can leave you feeling unbalanced, faint, and sick to your stomach. Dizziness also increases your risk of falling.
But most episodes of dizziness by themselves are not life-threatening.
Fast movements can cause blood pressure to drop. Long stretches between meals can cause a dip in blood sugar. Occasionally, feeling dizzy, weak, or woozy are symptoms of other conditions and should be taken seriously.
Many people find the condition unpleasant. In fact, four out of 10 people call their doctors for check-ups because they feel dizzy.
So, what causes dizziness?
People who complain about […]
Have you ever wondered why your joints and muscles ache when you have the flu?
Though body aches are never enjoyable, they are evidence that your body’s immune system is working.
When a virus enters your body, your immune system gets ready for battle.
As the white blood cells fight the infection, you suffer the side effects: headaches, fever, runny nose, and sore throat. Along with these symptoms, you may experience muscle weakness (myositis) and joint and muscle pain (myalgia). These side effects may be your immune system’s way of making you rest.
Your immune system, not the virus, causes muscle aches and joint pain.
During the immune response, white blood cells produce glycoproteins […]
Hand, back and burn injuries. Who knew Thanksgiving could be so dangerous?
Nothing ruins a Thanksgiving celebration faster than a severe injury. Yet, every year people are rushed to emergency rooms for carving, frying and lifting accidents associated with the holiday. Keep your Thanksgiving Day feast a little safer with these tips.
Use caution when cooking your bird.
Turkey fryers have become commonplace in many households as a “quick and easy” way to cook a whole turkey. Unfortunately, the process also has caused many serious injuries. Here are a few reminders to help you stay injury-free while deep frying your turkey this year.
Physical therapy before surgery?
“My surgeon suggests that I visit a physical therapist before surgery, but I thought that was something I did after the operation. Is physical therapy before surgery something I should consider?”
Yes. Whether you are going to have a joint replaced or an ACL injury repaired, prehabilitation, rehabilitation before surgery, with a certified athletic trainer or physical therapist can help:
- Relieve pain
- Increase stamina
- Reduce complications of surgery
- Restore range of motion
- Shorten your hospital stay and recovery time
Working with a qualified prehabilitation specialist can help you regain strength, flexibility and motion in the joints and muscles […]
Eight things you should know about virtual reality
For decades, Disney World has taken their guests on virtual rides through the human body and space. Disney used dark theaters, high-definition imagery, moving seats, and an occasional spritz of water to provide a total immersion experience.
Now technology can create a similar experience in the privacy of your own home. Virtual Reality (VR) technology has made its way to department store shelves and online retailers as a personal entertainment device. No doubt, many people will find VR headsets in brightly wrapped packages this gift-giving season.
But, before you strap on that headset, take a moment to […]
Gardening is good for you
During long Wisconsin winters, many people peruse seed catalogs as they look forward to getting their hands dirty in the spring soil. This ability to help people think about the promise of spring during the winter doldrums is just one of the positive benefits of gardening. There are many others.
Five orthopedic health benefits of gardening
1. Gardening makes exercising fun. Gardening requires bending, stretching, and weightlifting, which gives people a good workout. Calorie counters estimate working in the garden burns an average of 400 calories an hour.
2. Planting and weeding improve hand strength. […]
Let’s talk pillows. Are you using the right one?
“I can’t sleep without my pillow.” Is that your mantra when you pack for a trip? Do you pack an extra bag to carry your pillows?
If you do, you’re not alone.
But, is there a perfect pillow?
There is a pillow that is right for you. But, your pillow may not work for another person. The pillow you need depends on the way you sleep and your unique physiology.
Since you spend nearly a third of your life in your bed, your mattress and pillows need to support your spine from […]
Are CrossFit-style workouts right for you?
What is CrossFit® Training?
One might say CrossFit is to exercise what espresso shots are to coffee.
During the past 15 years, CrossFit’s high-intensity, non-stop movements have become popular in many fitness centers.
Information published online at The Box states that CrossFit’s creator and founder Greg Glassman designed a program focusing on the same ten physical enhancements promoted by medicine balls makers Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans of Dynamax. However, to achieve measurable results, CrossFit’s Workout of the Day (WOD) requires a person to complete a specific number of exercises within a short period of […]
Are you entertaining a guest with mobility issues during the holidays?
You’ve planned your holiday feast.
The house shimmers and sparkles with decorations.
All that remains are the last-minute shopping, final preparations, and your guests’ arrival.
You look over your guest list one more time. It’s then you realize two of your guests might need some extra help this year.
Grandpa and Aunt Sandy aren’t as spry as they were when you hosted the last holiday get-together.
Your expectations of a Hallmark-inspired family dinner begin to unravel as you wonder how they will be able to move around your house.
But, don’t despair.
A few simple changes can make all the difference.
