While doctors can learn a lot from a talking with a patient and conducting a physical exam, it often helps to get a look inside the body to see what’s causing discomfort, immobility or other symptoms. X-rays and MRI scans…
Whether you're a runner, avid walker, amateur soccer player, or you like to play doubles tennis with neighborhood friends, choosing the proper athletic shoes can improve your performance and prevent injury. The question is, how do you select the proper…
Palmetto Bone & Joint - Keeping South Carolina Moving We’ve all seen it happen to someone we love. A vibrant, active lifestyle is cut short by knee pain, hip pain, or a perennial sports injury. When pain is a factor,…
Youth sports are more than child’s play. Getting kids involved from an early age can yield numerous benefits, including physical development, self-discipline, coordination, and even socialization with peers. But if your child is playing youth sports, you need to remember…
Osteoporosis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. This metabolic bone disease, which is characterized by increased bone fragility, impacts more than 200 million people annually. In total, 1 in 5 men and 1 in 3 women…
Research from the American Chiropractic Association suggests 31 million Americans experience lower-back pain at any given time. One in two working Americans will experience symptoms of back pain every year, while 80 percent of the population will have a back…