Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment (a hyperbaric chamber). The body’s tissues need a suitable supply of oxygen to function properly, even more so when the tissue is damaged. The goal of this treatment is to fill the bloodstream with enough oxygen to help…
It is inevitable, we are all aging and getting older. The average American is living longer than ever before, with many of us trying to remain healthy and active well into 70’s, 80’s, and even the 90’s. One of our body parts that is very prone to ‘wear and tear’ and with the shortest ‘warranty’…
After experiencing a significant cardiac event or treatment, it can be challenging to get back into your normal routine. With the guidance and support of our Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation service, we can help you make this life transition a smooth and effective journey. Mather Hospital’s Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation is structured to improve your cardiovascular health…
If you suffer with neck pain, especially after you wake up in the morning, you should consider using a special cervical or neck pillow. Sleeping with a cervical pillow can improve your neck posture, thus supporting tight muscles in your neck and shoulders. It also reduces the mechanical stress on the neck joints by keeping…
Women can encounter distinct health concerns related to infertility, gynecological conditions and pelvic floor disorders. Fortunately, interventional radiology services can treat these conditions using advanced medical imaging and minimally invasive procedures that often involve less pain and shorter recovery periods than open surgery. What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that…
Knee pain caused by arthritis can affect your quality of life, limiting your mobility and keeping you from activities you love. This inflammation of the knee joint is due to the deterioration of cartilage in the joint. Nonsurgical methods can help to relieve pain and stiffness, but further treatment may be required. Fortunately, there are…
Before you board the plane or get behind the wheel of your car, try out some of these tips to help support your back and neck: Use a rolled-up towel or small pillow behind your lower back to give you support that airplane and car seats do not provide. Buy a neck travel pillow, foam…
With the sun shining, barbeques firing up, and outdoor activities making a comeback, summer is officially here. And just like any season, it’s important to consider safety concerns to avoid any unexpected trips to the emergency room. Watch out in the water Whether you’re at the beach, poolside or on a lake, bodies of water…
What you Eat Matters Research has shown that a well-balanced diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can play a major role for back health. Particularly, anti-inflammatory diets (i.e., Mediterranean Diet) helps reduce body and spine inflammation and can reduce chronic back pain. Food that promotes inflammation in the body that you should avoid include…