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Winter Injuries Part II – 4 Most Common Injuries & Treatments

With winter comes excess stress, strain, and danger. Our specialized doctors are able to non-surgically treat nearly all winter injuries. Read on as we explain the best treatment plan for each of the 4 most common winter injuries.

Most Common Winter Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Along with winter comes an increased risk for injury. The good news is that nearly all of these injuries are preventable! Read on for our best suggestions as to how to avoid the common winter injuries.

Knee Treatment or Surgery — What’s Best for Me?

With recent advancements of non-surgical and surgical knee treatments, a full recovery from a knee injury is more possible than ever. Read on as we explain the many different types of knee injuries and then we outline the best non-surgical and surgical treatments.

A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary or some instances, lasting disruption of normal brain function. A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body.

Hydration Related to Heat Illnesses & Hyponatremia

Drinking water is a natural and healthy way for us to stay hydrated. By the time a child gets thirsty, he or she may already be dehydrated.

Meditation is a type of mind-body medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. Practicing meditation, you develop intentional focus - minimizing random thoughts about the past or future. Meditation is a practice that helps us focus our attention on the 'here' and 'now,' with goodwill and without judgment. Mind and body practices focus on interactions among the brain, mind, body and behavior.

The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body. The knee relies on at least 12 muscles in order to perform its function. In order for the knee to work perfectly, it relies on a perfect balance between the ankle and hip support.

What you eat affects your energy, health and well-being. Nutrition is the process of consuming food and having the body use it as raw materials for fuel, growth and function.