Avoiding Re-Injuring Your ACL
In this article: What to Do After ACL Surgery What Not to do with a Torn ACL Recommended Activities for an ACL Injury How Do You know if You Tore your ACL After Surgery? Get ACL Help at OIP The acute cruciate ligament (ACL) is a small but mighty part of the human body. Located […]
All About Seasonal Allergies & Joint Pain
In this article: -Managing seasonal allergies -How to prevent joint pain during allergy season -Food Allergies and joint pain Do seasonal allergies wreak havoc on your body? If so, you’re not alone — many people experience an increase in their allergy symptoms during allergy season, especially when pollen counts are high. For some, symptoms are […]
Ice vs. Heat for Injuries: How Do I Know Which Is Best?
In this article: Heat for Injuries Ice for Injuries What’s better for inflammation, heat, or ice? When Ice or Heat Isn’t Enough Everyone experiences pain. Whether it’s a headache, a torn ligament, a sprained ankle or sore muscles, pain is just a fact of life for many people. Pain is our body’s way of telling […]
Lyme Disease & Joint Pain
-Symptoms of Lyme Disease -Treatment of Lyme Disease -Prevention of Lyme Disease If you are wondering if a disease can cause all your joints to hurt, Lyme disease is most likely the answer. An infection caused by bacterium carried by deer ticks, Lyme disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics when caught early. However, when […]
Don’t Let Common Winter Sports Injuries Freeze Your Fun
Every year, millions of people flock to ski slopes, skating rinks and frozen ponds to enjoy a few hours of skating, sledding, skiing, ice hockey and other winter sports. Along with those great times, though, come common winter sports injuries that could have been prevented with the right safety precautions. Among the list of reasons […]
Chronic Back Pain Treatment Options – What’s Best For You?
If you are struggling with back pain in Central Pennsylvania, you’re part of a vast group. Around 80 percent of adults, at some point in their lives, experience back pain. It’s one of the most common contributors to missed work days and job-related disability, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). […]
Tennis Elbow vs. Golf Elbow Explained
-Causes of Tennis Elbow -Treatment of Tennis Elbow -Tennis vs Golf Elbow If you’re experiencing regular pain when engaging in activities involving your forearm muscles, tennis elbow may be to blame. However, many patients confuse tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Here we will discuss different aspects of tennis elbow that will help you figure out […]
Preventing Spring Yard Work Injuries
Spring is a time of energy, rejuvenation and budding life — yet also of accidents and injuries, especially in your own yard. In the U.S. alone, one person is injured from an accidental event roughly every second. Come springtime, these common yard work injuries take many forms. From slips or falls to strains, slashes, cuts […]
Ways to Alleviate Joint Pain
Jump to: Natural Remedies Medical Remedies Types of Joint Pain Contact Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Joint pain can occur in various body parts, including the shoulders, knees, and hips. Previous joint injury, weight, age, underlying medical conditions and joint overuse can increase the risk of developing joint pain. While joint pain may be constant, it […]
How To Relieve Pain From Sitting All Day
Do you have an office job or one that requires you to sit for long periods of time? Or maybe even requires you to sit for the entire day? If you do, you are probably also familiar with the stress that puts on your body, such as back and neck pains. You may even worry […]