The powerful combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training can help a person build muscle strength and improve their health. The post The Best Exercises for Overall Health and Fitness appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

Pain in your hands, wrists, and arms might be worrying when working out. Find out the difference between good and when to get it checked out. The post Hand, Wrist, And Arm Pain While Exercising appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

A majority of people spend long periods of time sitting down while at work can hurt your health, learn more about how to improve it. The post How to Improve Your Posture at Work appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

Article featured on WebMD 1. It Hurts Your Heart Scientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who don’t. Though their diets and lifestyles were a lot alike, those that sat were about twice as likely to […] The post Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad For Your Health appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

There are many different types of arthritis that can affect the joints and other areas of the body and cause similar symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and stiffness. The post Common Types of Arthritis Explained appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

A patient with hip arthritis may experience hip or groin pain as well as trouble walking, while a patient with lumbar spinal stenosis may have pain down their leg, or neurologic symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness. The post Hip-Spine Syndrome: It’s Complicated (and Often Overlooked) appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

During the frigid winter months many runners settle for not running at all. If you’re prepared, winter runs can be a beautiful experience. The post Running Tips for Cold and Snowy Weather appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

A wrist fracture is a medical term for a broken wrist and some fractures are more severe than others. Read more on treatments for fractures. The post Causes, Symptoms & Treatments of Wrist Fractures appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

When arthritic joints become stiff or painful heat and cold can help. Learn which is most effective for you and how to use these techniques. The post Use Cold and Heat To Ease Arthritic Joints appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more

Article featured on Brigham Health Hub The human spine consists of discs and joints that, like a hinge on a door, can wear out with time. While you may hear worrying terms such as “degeneration” or “arthritis” to describe these changes, it’s a natural part of the aging process. This wear and tear don’t necessarily […] The post Ways to Protect Your Spine as You Age appeared first on New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates ..read more