by Dr. Kimberly Maxwell | May 18, 2021 | WebDC
Arthritis is a common disorder. The pain from arthritis can range from stiffness to debilitating discomfort. Fortunately there are ways of managing arthritis pain, beyond medication. There are various types of arthritis, with the most common being Osteoarthritis (OA)...
by Dr. Kimberly Maxwell | Aug 26, 2020 | WebDC
It’s a beautiful thing to have lungs that allow you to breath air, and legs that allow you to climb mountains. LUNGS! Your lungs bring fresh oxygen into your body. They remove the carbon dioxide and other waste gases that your body doesn’t need. To breathe...
by Anna Abundant | Mar 11, 2020 | WebDC
Forward Head Posture Facts Forward head posture is evident when a person carries the head in front of the body instead of carrying the head over the body. Forward head posture will increase the workload of the muscles, ligaments and discs in the head and neck...
by Anna Abundant | Feb 13, 2020 | WebDC
Stroke Facts A stroke is a disorder that involves the brain, the blood vessels of brain, and the lack of blood flow. A stroke occurs when vessels of the brain become blocked or ruptured. Stroke is the second most common cause of death in the...
by Anna Abundant | Jan 13, 2020 | WebDC
Back pain can range from mildly annoying to completely debilitating. Its physical effects make even the simplest of movements – getting in and out of a car, picking up items off the floor or stooping down to pet a dog unbearable. And it’s effects don’t stop at...
by Anna Abundant | Nov 14, 2019 | WebDC
The Facts About Otitis Media/Ear Infections An ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by bacteria, that occurs when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Anyone can get ear infections, but children get them more often than adults. Five out of...