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Walk-in care or emergency room? Where should I go?
You Have Options When accidents and injuries happen, it has the potential to interrupt schedules and put a strain on finances. In many cases, going to a walk-in or urgent care clinic for treatment is faster and more cost-effective than going to an emergency room. If you go to a specialized walk-in c...Five reasons to try yoga
Mega stars do it. Pro-ball players do it. The NFL made a video about it. Yoga is a full-body workout for men and women of all fitness levels. If you want to stay fit and flexible and learn breathing and meditation techniques that help to reduce stress, adding yoga to your workout routine is recom...
Tight hip flexors are a real pain
Whether you work at a desk all day or drive a vehicle, if your job requires sitting, you’re at risk for hip pain caused by tight hip flexors. Who knew sitting could cause an overuse injury? At the other end of the activity spectrum, if you’re an avid runner or cyclist, you’re also at risk. Bot...
Socks are important to foot health
Summer is coming and with it comes the temptation to skip the socks and just slip on the boat shoes, sneakers, or sandals. But wearing socks is important for foot health. Consider these five facts before ditching your socks. Socks absorb moisture. And your feet create a lot of moisture. With over ...
What are plantar warts?
What are plantar warts? Contrary to childhood speculations, plantar warts have nothing to do with farmers or gardeners. The word “plantar” refers to the bottom of the foot, rather than a person who plants seeds. People pick up warts when they step on a live virus with bare feet. Plantar warts ar...
What is bursitis?
Bursitis occurs when the bursa, a synovial-fluid-filled sac is inflamed. Though slippery and tiny, the bursa has a big job. It acts as a cushion and allows the bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles to work together without friction. When these tiny water-balloon-like sacs become inflamed and swell...
What is a meniscus tear?
The meniscus is a small horseshoe-shaped rubbery pad of fibrocartilage and collagen. These pads inside the knee absorb the impact of motion. Each knee has two of these miniature shock absorbers: the lateral and medial meniscus. Injury to these protective pads results in a meniscus tear. How do menis...
Concerned about numbness in the fingers?
Most of us have felt the pins-and-needles feeling in our hands and fingers known as paresthesia. But it's usually a temporary condition caused by pressure on a nerve. This “falling asleep” sensation goes away once the pressure is released. However, another type of numbness in the fingers can sig...