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Should We Reconsider Using Ice to Treat Injuries?
For decades we have turned to ice to treat acute injuries. But are we missing something? Does the reason we use ice - to limit pain, swelling, and inflammation, contradict what needs to happen in order for our tissue to heal? Read on as we discuss the merits of ice and whether it’s time to reconsider its use.
Myth: Noisy Knees Are a Sign of Osteoarthritis
Do your knees creek and groan at you when you move? If so, are you like many who feel it’s a sign of Arthritis? Thankfully, you may be pleasantly surprised to hear this isn’t the case. The orchestra of sounds is more likely a consequence of less than perfect knee mechanics rather than anything that shows up on an x-ray. And it’s also something you can change. So let’s delve in to why noisy knees should not be thought of as a sign of knee arthritis.
Why Flat Feet Say More About Your Legs Than Feet
Flat feet afflict so many people, yet aren’t always symptomatic. However those that are tend to be met with tunnel vision. We traditionally see flat feet as solely a foot concern, when in actual fact its an issue with the entire leg. Here’s why your flat feet are more leg-related than foot-specific.