by raina | Jan 20, 2020 | Daily Health Tips, Sports Injury Care, Sports Medicine
Low back pain to this day remains one of the most prevalent and difficult to manage conditions that many adults encounter in their lifetime. It is estimated that the lifetime prevalence of low back pain in the general adult population is 70-80%. For doctors and other...
by meaghan | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog, Daily Health Tips, Mental Health
If the shorter days and colder weather has made you feel irritable, tired and sad for no reason – you may be experiencing seasonal depression. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that’s common in the winter months. It can affect...
by meaghan | Nov 8, 2019 | News
Fall is here and so is flu season – here’s what you need to know for the upcoming flu season. When to Get the Flu Shot In the US, the typical flu season begins as early as October and runs as late as May, with peak months typically hitting between December...
by raina | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog
Firing up the grill this summer? Follow these BBQ food safety tips to prevent foodborne illness. As the weather warms up, many of us will take our dinner prep outdoors and enjoy food from the grill. But it’s important to remember that instances of food poisoning rise...
by raina | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when a sudden blow or jolt to the head causes your brain to slide back and forth against the walls of your inner skull. This forceful movement creates chemical changes in the brain and can stretch or damage...
by raina | May 16, 2019 | Blog
We run the risk of burns throughout our daily lives. A burn can occur during simple activities such as making dinner, curling your hair, ironing clothes, or making a pot of coffee. And while some burns can be safely treated at home, others require professional medical...
by raina | Apr 12, 2019 | News
Dislocating a joint can be a frightening and painful experience; a sudden fall or awkward collision knocks your bone out of place, leaving your joint swollen and immobile. Learn the risk factors and symptoms of a dislocated joint, and why you should get treatment...
by meaghan | Mar 17, 2019 | Blog
As we head into hay fever season, it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of your congestion– are your sniffles due to seasonal allergies or a sinus infection? The two conditions share similar symptoms, but are not the same thing. Seasonal Allergies Allergies...
by raina | Feb 6, 2019 | Blog
Your toddler is running a fever and acting extra fussy… Do you rush to the emergency room, or simply set an appointment with the pediatrician for next week? How about a trip to the local urgent care center? Determining what level of care your little one needs is often...
by raina | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog
Almost every adult will deal with low back pain at some point in their life. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people head to the doctor. While most cases of acute low back pain will go away without intervention, a visit to an urgent care center can help...
