Often called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. With osteoarthritis, a joint’s cartilage breaks down causing the bones to rub together, resulting in pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased function. Osteoarthritis affects nearly 33 million US
An Achilles injury is among an athlete’s greatest fears. It’s estimated that athletes have a lifetime incidence of Achilles tendonitis of 24%. And while it’s common in sports, it occurs often enough for people who are inactive as well. An
Cellulite creates a lumpy, dimpled appearance on the skin, particularly around the thighs, hips, stomach, and buttocks. It is much more common for women than men and is present in 80-90% of post-pubertal women. And while it isn’t physically harmful,
Healthcare professionals are increasingly turning to shockwave therapy as a drug-free, non-surgical treatment modality for a wide array of soft tissue conditions. If you’re curious about integrating this technology into your practice, you may be wondering which shockwave therapy machine
Skiing is a popular sport with wonderful benefits for cardiovascular health, muscle growth, and mental health. Nonetheless, it can be very high risk with lots of potential for awkward falls and general wear and tear. Fractures and joint sprains are
Emergency departments in the U.S. see over 20,000 hockey-related injuries every year. Common hockey injuries can range from cuts, scrapes, and bruises to sprains, strains, and broken bones. Musculoskeletal injuries can keep a player off the ice for weeks or
In 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency rooms for sports-related injuries. These athletes are eager to get back to activity, and many are hesitant to go under the knife or take drugs that carry heavy side effects. Sports
Chiropractic conditions and sports injuries can take a long time to heal, but new techniques and technologies are speeding up recovery time. We had a chance to interview Dr. Justin Southall about using Shockwave Therapy in his Eastern Shore Chiropractic
