Did you know that shoulder injuries are one of the most common injuries seen in an orthopedic practice? If you play a sport, exercise, or have a job that requires repetitive overhead motions you’re at a higher risk of shoulder injury. Here are 5 tips to avoid shoulder injuries. Check your posture While good posture is important for the health and proper movement of your neck and back, it’s also important for your shoulder health. When you slouch, you’re not just pulling the w

Right now, you may be suddenly working from home, and many of you have never had to do that before. So that means, you may not have access to a private home office and are likely making due with what you have. You may be using your dining room table or couch for work spaces, but that’s not the best for keeping your body in proper position. So, here are some tips on how to make your at-home office comfortable and ergonomic. Designate a workspace: It’s often difficult to stay f

A labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage around the edge of the joint surface of a bone. In anatomy the term labrum is used to designate a lip, edge, or brim within a joint. You have two sets of labrums, one in each hip and one in each shoulder. So, let’s look at what these are exactly and what you can do about them. Hip labral tear Within the hip, the labrum lies on the inside of the socket on the pelvis, acting to cup the rounded head of the femur (thigh bone). Not only does

Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, this kind of isolation that we’re all facing right now is likely taking a toll on your mental health. Being distanced from your extended family, as well as close friends and coworkers, being out of a job temporarily, it can all leave you feeling unlike yourself. Here are a few tips to help you take care of your mental health while in isolation. 1) Organize Your Space: This may seem like a small task, but when you’re home 24/7, it’s ea

Did you know anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders world-wide? That means you’re not alone, and there are many others out there dealing with anxiety. Fortunately, that also means there are a lot of resources to help you manage it. Here are 10 tips to help you cope with your anxiety. #1 Question your thought pattern When you’re experiencing anxiety, your fears take over. You’re often afraid of a situation that may very well not happen. While this can take prac

Let’s face it, we’re all going a bit crazy with our current temporary way of life. Being separated from our close friends and family, becoming make shift teachers, working from home (if you’re able to), and cooking three times a day; it’s a lot. If you’re an essential worker, although your job has remained the same, the knowledge of the invisible enemy is constantly at the forefront of your mind, not to mention the process you go through when you get home at night to ensure y

You probably know that being active is important to maintaining your health. Most of the time when we talk about being active, we think about lifting weights, running, or taking some intense aerobics class. But did you know that walking can have a major impact on your health? Walking Boosts Your Mood & Energy Getting your body moving and your blood pumping releases all kinds of feel good compounds in the body, including endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine; all of which can he