A PRETENDER, A CONTENDER and SURRENDER
There is a script to each of our lives. When we are younger, we are expected to have dreams, obstacles to those dreams and the fortitude to overcome what …
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OCSM: Lifestyle Medicine
Nutritional Mindfulness Q&A What is nutritional mindfulness? Nutritional mindfulness helps you stay aware of how to optimize your nutrition, which can serve as a foundational basis for keeping your …
Rotator Cuff Injuries Q&A
What are rotator cuff injuries? Rotator cuff injuries are tears or strains affecting the rotator cuff, a group of tendons in your shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries are especially common …
Calcific Tendinitis: A Common Cause of Shoulder Pain
Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder is a common cause of aching pain that is made worse by shoulder activity. The pain often occurs at night and may persist …
Cough Q&A What is Coughing?
Cough Q&A What is coughing? Coughing is an action that clears your throat or your airways. You might cough on purpose if you feel dust, mucus, or other irritants …
OCSM: Sports Medicine Specialist
Sports Medicine Q&A What is sports medicine rehabilitation? Sports medicine rehabilitation refers to a group of activities, including physical therapy, strength training, and stretching exercises designed to ease pain, …
Plantar Fasciitis: Treatment options for your painful heel(s)
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, which frustrates the patients and practitioners alike because of its disabling nature and resistance to treatment. The plantar …
Slow down and BREATHE…
As the cool air settles in for the fall season, we seem to appreciate the beauty of nature slowing down a bit. Fall brings a fresh and unique opportunity …
Less may be More…
Polypharmacy, by definition, is the use of 5 or more medications daily by an individual chronically. These can be either prescription OR over the counter medications. In many countries, …
The Importance of Preserving and Protecting Balance
It is likely that we have all stumbled, tripped over something, or lost our balance at some point. Many times this may lead to a fall. Falls are one …