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Wellness@Mather

Jul162021
Lower back pain

A hidden cause of low back pain

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJuly 16, 2021

While there are many causes of lower back pain, a commonly overlooked cause is the sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a commonly underdiagnosed cause of both acute and chronic back pain. This is because the pain is typically located in the lower back and can radiate to the groin and buttock which is…

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Jul162021
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Surprising risk factors for heart disease

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJuly 16, 2021

The classic and well known signs of a heart problem can include pain, pressure or tightness in the chest. But these are not the only symptoms to be aware of. People often fail to connect other symptoms they experience to their actual cause – the heart. Learn about some surprising risk factors for heart disease…

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Jun82021
Woman feeling her neck, checking thyroid

Maybe it’s your thyroid

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJune 8, 2021

The thyroid produces hormones that regulate many body functions, including metabolism and heart rate. Learn what happens when the thyroid malfunctions and what the available treatment options are.

Jun82021
Two nurses talking with patient after surgery

7 Ways to fast track your recovery after surgery

Health & Wellness, Related Content, Surgical Services, Wellness@MatherJune 8, 2021

How you recover after surgery varies greatly depending on the type of procedure and if you have any other conditions that affect your overall health and ability to heal. A minimally invasive or outpatient procedure recovery period will be far different than a more invasive procedure. Immediately following surgery, it may take a few hours…

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Jun22021
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Preventing sports related back injuries

Back pain, Exercise & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJune 2, 2021

Whenever you step onto the playing field or into the gym, you run the risk of suffering some sort of injury. Whether you’re a committed and competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, back and neck injuries are among the most common, accounting for over 20 percent of all sports injuries.

May132021
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How to relieve sciatica pain

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherMay 13, 2021

Sciatica refers to nerve pain in the leg that is commonly associated with back problems such as bulging disks, compressed or pinched nerves, spinal misalignment, spinal stenosis, and tight muscles. It can start in the back and run down the leg, or it can just be a pain in the leg without back pain.

May72021
Woman feeling dizzy

Feeling dizzy? Treating vertigo and other balance related issues

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherMay 7, 2021

Have you ever experienced a sensation of dizziness where you felt like you were off balance, lightheaded, unsteady or faint? This type of occurrence could potentially be classified as vertigo. Learn more about the causes and treatments for vertigo and other balance related conditions.

May42021
Luis Gruberg, MD

5 healthy heart habits from a cardiologist

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherMay 4, 2021

A cardiologist shares the top five ways he keeps his heart beating strong, plus ways you can adopt the same habits.

Apr142021
Happy man smiling sitting outside

Trying to be more positive? You may need to retrain your brain

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherApril 14, 2021

How many times has someone said to you “just think positive,” when you’re feeling at your lowest? Did that make you want to scream inside? Or scream at them?  Believe it or not, thinking positively does affect our overall well-being.  There is so little we have control over in our lives.  It may seem so…

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Apr22021
Woman sitting in front of computer with neck pain

Is stress causing your back pain?

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherApril 2, 2021

Recent studies show that 29 percent of U.S. adults believe stress and anxiety cause their back pain, and patients with stress were twice as likely to develop chronic back pain. We develop stress for many reasons – financial uncertainty, challenges at work, family life, relationship problems, societal pressures, illness or a death in the family.…

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