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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Health / Ortho Rhode Island
Avoiding Joint Pains in the Cold
As the weather gets colder, many people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or another condition which can cause more pain and stiffness. Many doctors say that it is a myth that weather changes cause flare-ups, but a majority of patients are saying otherwise. There have been centuries of people complaining about joint pain getting worse […]
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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island
5 Tips for a Healthier Spine
Spinal pain is an extremely common occurrence, in fact, according to the American Spinal Decompression Association it affects at least 80% of us some time in our lives. Following preventative measures will significantly decrease your chances of back injury When performing daily activities and tasks, there is nothing more important than using proper body mechanics. […]
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