Health Perspectives on Energy Drinks
There is a growing use of energy drinks in the US. Energy drink consumption has continued to gain in popularity since the 1997 debut of Red Bull, the current leader in the energy drink market. Common brands of energy drinks currently on the …
How to Identify and Treat Shoulder Impingement Non-Surgically
Dr. Jason McHugh, of Western Branch Family Practice in Chesapeake, talks about how a primary care sports medicine specialist can help individuals suffering from shoulder pain due to shoulder impingement regain mobility and pain-free living.
Relieving Muscle Pain Naturally with Osteopathic Manipulation
Dr. Michael Simpson of Amelia Medical Associates talks about osteopathic manipulation, a treatment method designed to alleviate pain and restore function to the body through manual pressure. Osteopathic manipulation is typically used to treat musculoskeletal disorders, like low back pain, neck pain, pelvic …
Identifying and Treating Sports Concussions in Student Athletes
Dr. Jocelyn Ricasa, of Bon Secours Medical Associates at Virginia Beach, discusses the ways in which primary care sports medicine specialists can help active individuals, especially youth athletes, recover from sports concussions. The first step to any successful treatment of a concussion is the …
How to Overcome Progressive Rotator Cuff Pain
Many people have a shoulder that has bugged them for weeks, months, or even years, without an obvious cause. In most cases, the way people sleep causes this painful condition. If you have pain in your shoulder, and find yourself sleeping on that side …