For individuals watching their food intake during the Thanksgiving holiday, can knowing the nutritional value of turkey help maintain diet health? Nutrition and Benefits Minimally processed turkey can be a beneficial source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, processed turkey can be high in sugar, unhealthy fats, and sodium. Nutrition Nutrition information for a roasted turkey leg with the skin… Read More
For individuals with back pain, how can health practitioners incorporate non-surgical solutions to reduce spinal pain? Introduction The spine is one of the most important structures in the human body, providing host mobility and stability when vertical pressure is pressing on the spinal structure. The spine is surrounded by various muscles, ligaments, and tissues that help support the upper and… Read More
For older individuals experiencing posture problems, slumping, slouching, and upper back pain, could adding rib cage exercises help bring relief and prevent the condition from worsening? Improved Posture It's common to associate a collapsed upper back posture with age, but other factors can also contribute to the problems. (Justyna Drzał-Grabiec, et al., 2013) The rib cage and the pelvis are… Read More
Facet hypertrophy is an incurable, chronic disease that affects the facet joints in the spine. Can recognizing symptoms help in diagnosis and treatment? Facet Hypertrophy Facet hypertrophy causes the facet joints in the spine to enlarge. They are found where the vertebrae come into contact on the back of the vertebrae that form the backbone. These joints stabilize the spine… Read More
When a groin strain injury happens, can knowing the symptoms help in the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery times? Groin Strain Injury A groin strain is an injury to an inner thigh muscle. A groin pull is a type of muscle strain affecting the adductor muscle group (the muscles help pull the legs apart). (Parisa Sedaghati, et al., 2013) The injury… Read More
Athletes and physically active individuals who participate in activities, exercises, and sports that involve kicking, pivoting, and/or shifting directions can develop pelvis overuse injury of the pubic symphysis/joint at the front of the pelvis known as osteitis pubis. Can recognizing the symptoms and causes help in treatment and prevention? Osteitis Pubis Injury Osteitis pubis is the inflammation of the joint… Read More
For individuals suffering from allergies, could using acupuncture help relieve and manage symptoms? Acupuncture Can Help With Allergies Acupuncture is becoming a more respected alternative treatment for various medical issues, from anxiety to fibromyalgia to weight loss. There is evidence that acupuncture can help with allergies by alleviating symptoms and improving the quality of life. (Shaoyan Feng, et al., 2015)… Read More
Individuals with digestive problems that cannot be diagnosed could be experiencing functional gastrointestinal disorders. Could understanding the types help in developing effective treatment plans? Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Functional gastrointestinal disorders, or FGDs, are disorders of the digestive system in which the presence of structural or tissue abnormality cannot explain symptoms. Functional gastrointestinal disorders lack identifiable biomarkers and are diagnosed based… Read More
For individuals experiencing pelvis pain symptoms and associated problems, can integrating pelvic floor physical therapy exercises help with treatment and prevention? Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy The pelvic floor muscles are located at the base of the pelvis and protect the pelvic organs like the vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra, and rectum. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2019) They provide posture… Read More
For individuals trying to get into a regular fitness regimen, could using the FITT Principle help structure exercise, track progress, and achieve fitness goals? FITT Principle The FITT principle is a set of guidelines for adjusting, revising, and improving exercise workouts. FITT is an acronym for: Frequency Intensity Time Type of exercise Individuals take these elements to create and adjust… Read More
For individuals trying to achieve healthy posture, could using posture awareness training be effective in treatment and prevention? Posture Awareness Spinal curves help support the body's weight, movement, and balance. Five areas include the neck, upper back, lower back, sacrum, and coccyx. The bottom of the spine or sacrum rests between the two hip bones that comprise the pelvis. Because… Read More
For women experiencing lower back and pelvic pain, could understanding symptoms help in the diagnostic process, treatment options, and prevention? Low Back and Pelvic Pain In Women In women, lower back and hip pain that radiates to the front pelvis area can have a variety of causes. The pain can feel dull, sharp, or burning. The main causes of lower… Read More
For individuals dealing with pain, inflammatory conditions, and stress issues, could adding acupuncture to a treatment plan help bring relief and healing? Acupuncture Treatment Acupuncture treatment is a traditional Chinese medicine based on circulating the body's life energy, or qi, with the idea that a blockage or disturbance in the energy flow can cause health issues. Acupuncturists insert thin needles… Read More
For individuals trying to make healthy lifestyle adjustments, can adding protein bars into their diet help achieve health goals? Protein Bar Protein bars provide a quick energy boost between meals that can help curb appetite and avoid filling up on high-fat, sodium-packed snacks for individuals trying to lose weight. They can also increase calorie intake for individuals like athletes trying… Read More
Individuals who have gone through recent low back surgery, like a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy, could they benefit from physical therapy for full recovery? (Johns Hopkins Medicine. 2008) Rehabilitation Exercise Program A lumbar laminectomy and discectomy is a surgical procedure performed by an orthopedic or neurologic surgeon to help decrease pain, relieve associated symptoms and sensations, and improve flexibility and… Read More