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The holiday season can be tougher if you suffer from joint pain. And with all the shopping and travel, the cooking, cleaning, and socializing, you’ll no doubt need to be in top form if you’re going to make it through. As the nights stretch longer and the weather chills, joint pain often takes on a […]

If you’ve been trying to stay fit, you’ve likely encountered the most common type of fitness center there is: a weight-room-centric facility with some tired cardio equipment in the back. But if you suffer from joint pain or arthritis, these old-fashioned establishments pose a serious question. Can I get a good workout here without hurting […]

High school, college, professional, pee wee—America’s love of football has no age limit.  Whether you’re cheering for a new generation from the stands or actively striving for that championship ring, our national pastime can come at a painful cost. While the heavy hitters and professionals are at the greatest risk, even Thanksgiving quarterbacks playing in […]

As a parent of young students or an adult enrolled in additional education, you know that hitting the books can sometimes feel like hitting the gym. Hauling the necessary texts from class to class can sometimes cost you more than the price of tuition or those new study supplies. The common backpack has its advantages, […]

If you’re trying to stay in shape or just have some summertime fun, swimming can be the perfect pastime—especially if you suffer from joint or muscle pains. Famous for being low-impact and accessible for all ages, swimming can play a vital role in cardiovascular, muscular, and respiratory health. But despite its relative ease when compared […]

 Staying fit, healthy, and strong is hard work—and it gets even harder as we age. Strict workout plans and unforgiving fitness regimens may produce the best results, but they can put you at increased risk of injury. A crash diet one week before a wedding or a three-day cleanse before a beach trip may be […]

We’re seldom more creative than when we’re inventing excuses to avoid our weekly exercise routine. From impending appointments we “just can’t miss,” to the quality of the weather outside (even if you’re going to the gym), we can be masters of wriggling out from the activity we know we need. Of all the reasons we […]

Something feels off on the links. Your swing has soured, and you’re just not…up to par. But is it all really in your head? Or could it be a genuine medical problem amplified over time? Even the pros at Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons know that our golf game can be affected by injuries and ailments as […]

Recovering from surgery—especially hip surgery—can be a boring, painful affair. Between the pills, the drowsiness, and the doctor-ordered rest, it’s only natural to feel a little powerless when recovering from an operation. But what if there was something you could do beforehand that would shorten your recovery period, reduce pain, and get you up and […]

The decision to undertake corrective surgery can be a big one. Between scheduling time off and arranging for at-home care, there’s pain to plan for and other hardships to consider. As scary as surgery can be, for some orthopaedic injuries it remains one of the best solutions.  And while the doctors, nurses, and diligent hospital […]