Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island
Prevent Lower Back Pain: 5 Tips to Avoid Injury
The lower back, known as the lumbar region, is the most frequently injured area of the spine. Many take the flexibility and structure of the lower back for granted, until something goes wrong. It endures the most strength as the spine twists and bends. Fifty percent of flexion, or bending forward, occurs at the hips […]
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Health / Ortho Rhode Island
Healthy Tips for Living with Arthritis
Over 1.3 million Americans are living with rheumatoid arthritis, which is a form of arthritis that causes joint pain, inflammation, and swelling. Making minor improvements in your lifestyle such as how much you sleep, eat, and exercise can go a long way to greatly easing your symptoms as well as improving your mental and physical […]
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Bone Health / Ortho Rhode Island
How Does Exercise Affect Bone Density?
It’s known that exercise does increase bone density and improves bone health, however, evidence is showing that not all exercises are equal in building strong, healthy bones or preventing osteoporosis. Here are three characteristics that have a large impact on increased bone density according to researchers from the Bone & Joint Injury Prevention & Rehab Center at […]
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