Spring means planting, weeding, mulching and, you guessed it, spring cleaning! But, do you know what else it means? It also means that as you watch the fruits of your labor blossom, you might experience joint pain from all your hard work. If you follow these tips, you can help avoid joint pain from all […]
Ask anyone who has had a hip replacement about recovery, and they are sure to say, “Stick with the recovery exercises!” Although they may be difficult at first, hip replacement recovery exercises are crucial to healing your joint. Exercising after hip replacements will help restore your strength and mobility, ensuring you are able to make […]
The first thing you notice is a tingling in your fingers. Then the tingling turns into numbness, weakness and pain in your hands and wrists. You drop things. You may find that it’s painful to type, do carpentry, knit or even play a musical instrument. The symptoms often start while your sleeping and then progress […]
Do you have pain in your hip and pain that radiates to the outside of your thigh? What is it and how do you manage the pain? These are commonly asked questions for the physicians at the Kennedy Center at Mercy in Oshkosh. Often patients are afraid to go to an orthopedic doctor because they think […]
We all have bad habits that started early in life. But as American lifespans get longer and longer, those bad habits are catching up with us. Before the advent of the car, people walked most places. Before gas furnaces and running water, before we all went to shopping malls, American’s chopped wood for their fires, […]
Not taking care of your spine can turn out to be a real pain in the back—literally. Back pain is a common complaint, but there are simple steps you can take to improve your spine health and lessen or eliminate pain. Read through the following tips and think about how you typically move as you […]
Although healing from joint surgery can seem challenging, following your recovery plan is vital for a successful outcome. Your doctor will give you important instructions about exercises, physical therapy, and rest so that you can safely begin using your joint again. Once you return home, you are in charge of realizing the full benefits of […]
If you’re a farmer, you may find yourself breathing a sigh of relief around this time of the year. The season of intense physical chores such as haying, plowing and harvesting is nearly over. This may bring a temporary lessening of the intense pain associated with arthritic joints. You may think that pain is just […]
When you think of swimming, you probably picture summer days at the pool or lake. Swimming is more than just a fun summer activity, however. It can also be a natural way to strengthen your muscles and improve your health. Exercise is necessary for anyone with arthritis, a recent ACL surgery, or a hip or […]
Are you beginning a new exercise routine or getting back to the gym after a hiatus in order to keep a New Year’s resolution? Be sure to follow these safety tips for a healthy, productive and safe workout! No matter what you do for fitness, you should always be sure that you have the right […]
