Back Pain / Maher El Khatib
How We Create Unique Pain Management Plans for Our Patients ……..(We start by listening.)
No one should live with chronic pain! Dr. Maher El-Khatib, Pain Management Specialist at Ortho Rhode Island, offers a wide variety of options to treat your pain – pain from the top of your head, down to the bottom of your feet!
Continue ReadingApril 24, 2024 / Exercise / Caroline Cardosa
The Benefits of Swimming for our Health
As summer approaches and warmer days are coming, many Rhode Islanders want to cool off in the pool or the ocean. Swimming is not only a fun pastime but a great activity for your health, including your orthopedic well-being. It can also be…
Continue ReadingApril 16, 2024 / Exercise / Matthew Nye
Shiko: Sumo Wrestling Life Hack for Strong Healthy Legs
Shiko is a traditional exercise used by rikishi (sumo wrestlers) to develop strength, balance and
flexibility in their lower extremities. Shiko is performed by slowly raising one leg up, holding for
one…