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Show Your Joints Some Love
Give your joints the TLC and expert care they deserve. Taking care of our joints is essential for living a pain-free and active life. Here are some tips keep joints healthy.
Chasing Away The Chills: Tips For Winter Aches And Pains
Our joints really are affected by the weather, especially cold and damp conditions. Don’t let winter aches and pains slow you down! Chase away the chills with these expert tips.
Break the Habit: Smoking Affects Bone Health
A fresh start can happen anytime, but one of the most important changes you can make this year starts with a breath of fresh air. We all know that smoking is bad for our health, but did you know that smoking affects not only our lungs, but also our bones and joints?
Signs Seniors Should See Their Orthopedic Specialist
It’s the small changes that we notice that we should pay the most attention to, especially in seniors. It may be beneficial to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist if you’ve noticed these following changes in your loved one’s mobility.
Deck the Halls Without Hazards: Holiday Season Decorating Safety
It’s time to break out the tinsel, lights, and ornaments to make your home sparkle like a winter wonderland! But before you get all merry on your decorations, let’s talk about staying safe while decking the halls
Managing the Caregiver Role
Caregivers face a variety of obstacles, from dealing with emotional stress to managing physical demands. Because we will all potentially be one at some point in our lives, it’s important to understand how to be ready for the caregiver role.
Caregiving From The Kitchen: Timesaver Meals
Cooking is one of the most important tasks caregivers provide—and often the most time consuming and stressful one. Simplify what you can in the kitchen with these healthy timesaver recipes.
Care For Caregivers: Helpful Tips And Tools
Caregivers play an important role in the care and recovery of their loved ones, but it can be challenging. We understand these challenges and are dedicated to providing caregivers with helpful resources, tips and tools.
Fall Safety: Tricks To Keep Your Halloween Accident-Free
Here’s something scary: pumpkin carving accidents and falls associated with decorations and costumes account for 80% of Halloween-related emergency care visits. Here are some tricks to keep your Halloween safe.
Manage Your Pain Pill-Free: Alternative Methods For Pain Management
The goal of pain management is to improve function and quality of life. There are many options for effectively managing pain. At OrthoArkansas, we are committed to exploring all of these options for our patients.
Healthy Joints, Healthy Aging: 5 Things To Know About Joint Health
While it’s easy to dismiss minor aches and pains as an inevitable part of aging, it’s important to know that discomfort don’t have to be a constant companion. Navigate your journey towards better joint health and make informed decisions by knowing these 5 things
Restart Relaxation: Prioritizing Overall Health Amidst Back To School, Work And Sports
It’s essential to remember that taking care of your overall health is like giving a big hug to your body and mind. So, let’s take a breather and chat about how to keep things chill and balanced.
