Joint Health

The Dangers of Overusing Pain Relievers

When headaches or back pain hit, most people reach for one of the heavily advertised pain relievers-aspirin, acetaminophen (including Tylenol), or ibuprofen.

Americans spend over $6.6 billion dollars each year on painkillers. Half of this amount goes for prescription medications, but the remainder is for over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics. Acetaminophen…

Maintain Your Bones, Joints, and Muscles

The human musculoskeletal system is a marvel of engineering. Our bones, joints, and muscles allow us to perform activities as graceful as dancing and as strenuous as running a marathon.

Unfortunately, time takes its toll. The most evident example of this is osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, which affects…