In the age of computers, smartphones, desk jobs and long commutes, there have never been more obstacles to maintaining proper posture than there are today. From anterior pelvic tilt to text neck, there are so many things that can go wrong with the way we sit, stand and move. Poor posture can lead to movement inefficiency, muscle imbalance, back pain, neck pain and even headaches. Luckily, the basics of good posture never really change. You just have to apply them in more situations, like when
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Tips to Prevent Low Back Pain With Dr. Oza
Tips to Prevent Low Back Pain With Dr. Oza
It may seem strange or counterintuitive that you have to strengthen your front in order to strengthen your back, but it’s true. I may be simplifying things a little to make a point, but the abdominal muscles are incredibly important in keeping your lower back safe and pain-free. Lower back pain is one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S. and the world. People with chronic low back pain are more frequently depressed, sleep poorly and are more likely to be unemployed or on
Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Knee With Dr. Mirsky
Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Knee With Dr. Mirsky
Whether you're on the field, on the court, or just pounding the pavement, osteoarthritis of the knee can make it difficult to live an active lifestyle. Knee pain can strike anyone at any time, and one of the most common causes of knee pain is osteoarthritis. There are many types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common. Osteoarthritis can, and does, affect many joints in the body. However, the knee is the joint which is most commonly affected. Osteoarthritis is literally a
Preserving Your Lower Back with Dr. Ibarbia
Preserving Your Lower Back with Dr. Ibarbia
Most people think six-pack abs when they hear the term “core,” but it actually encompasses much more than just your stomach muscles. In fact, one of the biggest aspects of core strength is your lower back, also known as your lumbar spine. Unfortunately, an emphasis on abs leads to many people’s lower backs being weak, and that’s a recipe for injury and disability. Worse than that, many people don’t do anything for their core at all, leaving their whole trunk weakened. In that condition, if
Managing Knee Arthritis With Dr. Gold
Managing Knee Arthritis With Dr. Gold
When you have knee arthritis, you have concerns that most of us take for granted: Where will I park? Will there be hills? What about stairs? What’s the weather supposed to be like this week? As an orthopedic knee specialist, nothing makes me happier than getting patients to a point where they don’t have to worry about these things any more. However, it isn’t easy. Arthritis—an umbrella term for more than 100 conditions—for the most part cannot be cured, only managed. Additionally, many
Care of Shoulder Osteoarthritis with Dr. Garberina
Care of Shoulder Osteoarthritis with Dr. Garberina
As our population ages, more patients are developing osteoarthritis of the shoulder. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the smooth cartilage on the end of a bone. It is the most frequent cause of disability in the United States and currently affects about one in three people over the age of 60. In the shoulder, we are talking about cartilage at the top of the humerus (upper arm bone) and on the glenoid (socket portion) of the scapula (shoulder blade). This cartilage allows the two
