Jess Cobb

The new year is a time of resolutions, goal setting and getting back to a healthier lifestyle after the holidays. For many, the new year symbolizes a clean slate, full of promise for a happier, healthier version of you. That’s why so many of us start new fitness routines, invest in gym memberships and take up new sports or activities this time of year.

But, even with the best intentions, an injury can quickly derail your plans for the new year. Not all injuries are preventable, but so many are.

Many people think joint pain and arthritis are inevitable in aging. For this reason, being told you have arthritis can feel a little bit like a lost cause. But what if it’s not? Read on to explore available arthritis treatment options, debunk a few arthritis myths and learn why you may not be able to blame your joint pain on old age anymore.

Arthritis is pain, stiffness or swelling in the joints. A joint is a part of the body where bones come together to allow movement. There are over 300 joint

Low back pain is the most common muscle and joint complaint among U.S. adults. Those who’ve experienced it keenly understand how frustrating it can be. When your back hurts, it’s common to feel pain with just about everything, including sitting, standing, walking, sleeping and moving in general.

And, when everything hurts, it’s normal for worry to set in. If it hurts to move, logic says you should just stay still. But the unfortunate truth is that most of the time, being immobile makes things w

Pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical care. But, for most of us, it can take persistent or worsening symptoms to finally admit that it’s time to do something about it. Many of us won’t even consider a trip to the doctor or other professional until the pain starts to impact our favorite activities, day-to-day lives, work or other obligations.

But what happens when pain goes untreated? Is it really a big deal to let it linger while you wait to see if it’ll go away on its

The holiday season can be a magical time — full of family, tradition, food and fun. But this time of year doesn’t come without challenges, some of which come from increased body aches and pains. Several factors — some more obvious than others — can make this happy time particularly tough for those dealing with neck pain.

Read on for five things that could worsen your neck pain this holiday season and, of course, tips to stay ahead of them.

Schedules tend to get more hectic and less predictable

October is National Physical Therapy month. Even if you’ve never done it, you may have some idea of what physical therapy (PT) is all about. And considering that nearly 50% of American adults are dealing with some kind of back, joint or muscle condition for which PT may be needed, chances are that you may get acquainted with it at some point.

Physical therapy is widely accepted as an effective first line of treatment for back, joint and muscle conditions —both because it’s a low-risk option and