Published on Aug 11, 2016 | Arthritis, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
When you were young, you may have heard your grandmother complain about the ache in her hands as “her arthritis acting up.” These days, you may be feeling its effects yourself. How much do you know about the condition? Arthritis is common in the United States — more...
Published on Aug 9, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You worked out a couple days ago and are feeling a lingering ache. Did you accidentally pull something during your workout, or is it just normal, to-be-expected soreness? Aches after a workout can feel similar whether they’re caused by an injury or just the workout...
Published on Jul 18, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
You want your child to grow up healthy and strong. That starts with a good foundation — strong bones. Building healthy bones probably isn’t at the top of your list of to-dos. But the habits your child establishes in childhood can help prevent fractures and...
Published on Jul 15, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Did you know that 10 million people in the United States currently have osteoporosis and 18 million more are at risk of developing the condition? The good news: You can take steps to protect your bone health. The amount of bone mass in the body typically peaks by your...
Published on Jun 3, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Stay Well
When Matthew Higgins, M.D., fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at UT Erlanger Orthopaedics, is not treating patients or spending time with his wife and three children, he spends much of his free time competing in endurance mountain bike races. And while most of...
Published on Apr 8, 2016 by by: Bill Moore Smith, M.D. | Sports Medicine, Stay Well
My child needs a physical – what should be included in a thorough sports physical? The sports physical answers an important question: Does your child have any medical condition that will make him or her more likely to suffer an illness or injury on the playing...
