Caregiving & Stroke Recovery: Five Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation
According to the CDC, more than 79,500 people in the United States suffer a stroke every year. With such a high percentage, it’s imperative for caregivers to be just as…
Tips for Managing Your Arthritis Pain
Arthritis affects people of all ages. More than 54 million people in the U.S. are living with some form of arthritis, and it is the leading cause of work-related disability. …
What to Do (and Not Do) With Asbestos
Though contractors mostly stopped using asbestos in the 1980s, plenty of older houses still contain undetected asbestos from the era when it was a popular building material. Asbestos is a…
What Happens When Asbestos Is Discovered?
Updating the family home shouldn't end with an injury or illness. However, in some situations, this may be the unintended consequence. Take a look at how asbestos, a dangerous building…
5 Places You May Find Asbestos in Your Home
Asbestos was a common building material during residential construction before the 1980s, when its dangers were not known, as an asbestos contractor, such as Nielsen Environmental, can explain. If you…
Four Reasons Your Biannual Dental Visits Are Important
Whether you’re an adult or child, dental visits matter. The cleaning is just one aspect of the appointment. Sparkly, white teeth give you confidence and self-esteem. But there’s more to…
Understanding Degenerative Disk Disease
Spinal disks sit between the vertebrae in your spine, allowing you to bend and twist with ease. It is natural for these disks to wear down as you age, but…
The 4 Signs That a Visit to Your Local Knee Doctor May Be Needed
Knee pain often stems from a sudden incorrect twist of movement, injury due to an activity, or from long-term overuse. Knee pain can be so intense that a person is…
Chiropractic Care and Time
Culture moves closer and closer to instant gratification every day. People no longer believe that patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to their medical care. When someone is…
What do physical therapists actually do?
Physical therapists are medical experts in the movement and function of the body. In order to live a healthy and happy lifestyle, work at our jobs, take care of our…