Center for Total Joint and Spine Care

10/30/2023

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand — the median nerve — is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. In most patients, carpal tunnel syndrome gets worse over time, so early diagnosis and treatment are important. Early on, symptoms can often be relieved with simple measures like wearing a wrist splint or avoiding certain activities. If pressure on the median nerve continues, however, it can lead to nerve damage and worsening symptoms.

To prevent permanent damage, surgery to take pressure off the median nerve may be recommended for some patients. Although it is a gradual process, for most people carpal tunnel syndrome will worsen over time without some form of treatment. For this reason, it is important to be evaluated and diagnosed by your doctor early on.

10/27/2023

Fall gives us great weather for running... warm sunshine and cool autumn air is the perfect combination. Training for your annual Thanksgiving 5k, a marathon relay, or just trying to get an early start for track season next spring? This article gives great advice for the long trek ahead!

Here are seven running experts sharing their tips to make the most of your long-run training—and how it can help you run your best on race day.

10/24/2023

After a workout, our muscles are often tight and stiff. Follow these 7 tips to relieve muscle soreness!

Don't let a stiff back keep you from your daily routine. Nourish your body back to health with these seven tips.

10/21/2023

Need a healthy chili recipe for your Saturday night? This one is sure to hit the spot (and give you tons of protein!)

Healthy Slow Cooker Chili recipe is packed with protein and simmers for eight hours in the crockpot until it is absolutely perfect.

10/19/2023

Back care is essential to everyday activity. If your back is out of alignment, it will affect your body in a myriad of ways... don't let that stop you! Something as simple as changing your shoes, retraining yourself to have good posture, and stretching regularly will reduce the chances of unwanted back pain.

Read about 10 things you can do to manage back pain.

10/12/2023

Bone and Joint Health Action Week

Joint pain affects people of all ages, with many types being minor and allowing self-care measures to treat it. In some cases, however, a joint may require surgical repair.

You should see a doctor if:

• You can't bear weight on a certain area or it feels unstable
• You have significant redness or swelling around the pain site
• You are unable to fully extend or flex your joint
• You have severe pain associated with an injury

Learn more at TotalJointandSpineCare.com

10/11/2023

Got any plans this weekend? How about watching the annular solar eclipse right here in Klamath Falls? Here's some tips on how to view it safely.

Planning to view a solar eclipse? Learn more about the different types of eclipses, get tips for planning a trip for an eclipse, find information about safely viewing eclipses, and get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about eclipse viewing.

10/05/2023

Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet, and is a great way to improve flexibility, increase core strength, and even help your back pain. This article offers lots of tips on how to get started.

10/02/2023

National Chiropractic Month | Some people wonder what the big deal is about going to the chiropractor. Turns out, there's a lot you could benefit from if you go. Realigning your spine, relieving chronic pain, headaches, and muscle tension, and even improving posture and helping athletic performance are all wrapped up in chiropractic care.

Chiropractors use hands-on manipulations to realign your joints and relieve discomfort from a wide range of causes. Learn more about the benefits.

09/28/2023

Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s super important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before about age 30, when bones typically reach peak bone mass (which varies from person to person), the body is creating new bone faster, but after age 30, the bone building balance naturally shifts and more bone is lost than gained.

Weak bones may seem like a problem of aging, but there’s plenty we can do early in life (in our teens and 20s) to make sure bones stay healthy down the line

09/27/2023

Football Season is in full swing and that means a lot of hard hits for your athlete. Concussions are a common occurrence but often are left untreated. Here are a few things to look for if you think your athlete has sustained a concussion:

o Difficulty thinking clearly
o Headache
o Fuzzy or blurred vision
o Irritability
o Sleeping more than usual
o Nausea or vomiting
o Sensitivity to noise or light
o Trouble falling asleep

09/22/2023

Falls Prevention Awareness Day | Not only will exercise help strengthen muscles, it also helps with cognition, helping to stimulate the brain and possibly slowing the progress of dementia, which is important as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia provide an additional risk factor for falling.
This website has a great list of simple exercises that you can do at home.

For aging adults who are hoping to stay in their homes, getting regular exercise is essential. Here fall risk exercises that develop strength and balance.