Joint pain: it throbs, aches, and hurts. It may make you think twice about everyday tasks and pleasures like going for a brisk walk, lifting grocery bags, or playing your favorite sport. Sharp reminders of your limitations arrive thick and fast, practically every time...
They say that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When it comes to reducing your neck pain, finding the best sleep position and a pillow that compliments your sleep style is a great place to start. Simple changes in the way you sleep can greatly reduce...
If getting more exercise isn’t one of your new year’s resolutions, it should be. Minimal amounts of exercise have been shown to improve mood, increase circulation and reduce stress, which all can reduce pain. So even if you are not trying to lose weight, doing...
This week pro-golfer and San Diegan, Phil Mickelson, is competing in the 2013 Masters golf tournament. In addition to being ranked 10th in the world for golf, Phil suffers from psoriatic arthritis. Doctors say if Phil had gotten this inflammatory form of arthritis 15...
What’s that tenderness in your elbow? Is playing tennis a pain in the knee? Does your shoulder hurt when you garden, rake, paint or pick up your kids? These kinds of pain are often caused by bursitis, which occurs near joints that perform frequent repetitive...
Do you have a dull, achy pain in your neck at the end of each day? If you spend time texting from your phone or viewing a tablet, you may suffer from “Text Neck.” Doctors warn that the physical stress of texting increases pressure on neck muscles. Holding your head...
