An ACL injury is a ligament tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction, jumping and landing — such…
Learn MoreAs seen in the clip “Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Low back pain exercises, ” several exercises for lower back pain. When an individual experiences lower back pain, they often get up out of bed only to lay right back down again because they do not know what else to do. The muscles are so sore and stiff…
Learn MoreOne of the most common fears alongside doctors is needles. It’s rare that you find someone who doesn’t get a little queasy at the thought of something under their skin, so many people cringe when they hear about acupuncture. After all, you are willingly getting pricked by up to hundreds of needles, by your own…
Learn MoreTelemedicine platforms allow doctors to interact with patients via online video, which has been traditionally useful for practices with dispersed rural populations, including gaining access to specialists beyond what is locally available. In such situations, traveling to the practice can be difficult and even dangerous for patients with preexisting health conditions. Sometimes telemedicine software is…
Learn MoreCBD or cannabidiol is a compound present in cannabis plants. The lady clarifies that CBD is not intoxicating, or rather it can’t get you high. It actually offers a range of health benefits. CBD is being consumed by everyone from baby boomers to millennials. The CBD industry is exhibiting rapid growth and is expected to…
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