As the school year begins, it’s the perfect time to focus on back to school health tips for your family. After a long summer break, kids will be diving back into classes, sports, and other after-school activities. To ensure everyone has a safe and healthy year, here are some back-to-school tips we recommend for the entire family: Get a flu … Read More
Fall Sports Safety Tips
Summer may be in full swing, but now is the perfect time to focus on fall sports safety tips as you prepare for the upcoming season. Sports like football and volleyball can be enjoyable extracurricular activities for your child athlete, but there are a few important things to keep in mind to encourage proper training and prevent inju 1. Pre-season … Read More
Men’s Yearly Exams
Each June, as we recognize National Men’s Health Month, it’s an excellent opportunity to emphasize the importance of men’s yearly exams. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and encouraging early detection and treatment of diseases among men. According to the CDC, women are 100% more likely than men to seek preventative health care. Many men … Read More
Keeping Your Joints Healthy
May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of keeping your joints healthy. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans, making it the leading cause of disability in the country. This means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children, and countless families are impacted by at least one of the … Read More
Employee Injury Prevention
As a business owner, employee injury prevention should be a top priority, and your most important asset may not be what you think. Your number one focus isn’t necessarily sales or even clients—it’s your employees. Remember, if you take care of your employees, they’ll take care of your business. That’s why occupational health and safety are crucial to keeping your … Read More
Losing Unwanted Weight
Losing unwanted weight is often on people’s minds as they look forward to warmer days, family trips to the beach, and shedding all those layers of winter clothing. However, this isn’t always easy if you still have holiday weight clinging to your hips and thighs. March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to start rethinking your lifestyle … Read More
Heat Vs. Ice
A common question we get asked is “Heat vs. ice—what should I use for my injury?” Generally, we advise patients to apply ice to recent injuries. To understand why ice is preferred over heat, it’s important to recognize the primary symptom of an injury: inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by several key symptoms that can make the injured area feel uncomfortable … Read More