These days, people are living longer than ever. However, not everyone is aging as gracefully and painlessly as others. It’s a fair question to ask: Why live to 100 – or beyond – if your quality of life suffers as you get older? The key to being healthier, stronger, and more active as you get
Read MoreNot long ago, a Commonwealth University of Virginia study found that at least one third of people with minor or low-grade knee osteoarthritis underwent total knee replacement surgery that was, in fact, unnecessary, given their symptoms. Unbeknownst to many people suffering from chronic knee pain, knee replacement surgery is a serious procedure that poses potentially
Read MoreYour spinal column is an amazing structure made up of vertebrae (bones) stacked one on top of another. Between each segmental level starting in your neck and running all the way down to your lower back are intervertebral discs that act as a durable and resilient cushion to protect your spine while allowing for a
Read MoreOne of the most remarkable things about the human body is its incredible ability to heal itself. When our cells are injured or destroyed, surrounding cells replicate to make new cells. Of course, the rate of recovery (replication) depends on the type and severity of the injury. But what if there were a way to
Read MoreOsteoarthritis, often referred to as “wear-and-tear arthritis,” is a common condition that all too many people develop as they get older. Even young athletes can develop osteoarthritis as cartilage in the joint wears down due to repetitive-motion injury. Although arthritis can occur in any joint in your body, it most often develops in your weight-bearing
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