Orthopedics

Osteoporosis is an important public health concern in the Philippines. The prevalence rate of this condition among postmenopausal women may be as high as 19.8%¹. Recently, a study observed that men with osteopenia and osteoporosis may have fractures even before they reach 70². Dancing is a Form of Exercise, And Exercise Is Good For The Bones Here’s […]

Have you ever wondered why our lower extremities, particularly our legs and feet, can endure significant stress levels whenever we’re doing active tasks like running, walking, and jumping? We can think of a couple of factors, but one of the known reasons is our Achilles tendon, also known as our Achilles heel. What is the […]

Calcium is one of the essential minerals of your body that is vital for proper functioning of muscles, heart, and nerves. Your body requires calcium in essential quantities to keep bones and teeth in good health. It is also important to maintain a good range of calcium. Did you know that 99 percent of calcium is […]

Phosphorus is a mineral that helps in the production of protein and energy required for the proper functioning of muscles and nerves. It helps to form bones and teeth. The mineral occurs in the blood in the form of organically bound phosphoric acid and inorganic phosphate. It is one of the most essential minerals for […]

Chances are, you are familiar with osteoporosis, a condition where bones lose their density and strength, making them more vulnerable to fractures. However, have you heard about a closely related condition called osteopenia? Here’s what you need to know about osteopenia vs. osteoporosis.  Bone Density Test and T-Scores To fully appreciate the topic, osteopenia vs. osteoporosis, you […]

Growing up, we learned that drinking milk, which contains calcium, is good for bone health. But in adulthood, we often swap milk for coffee and forget about the importance of strong bones — until the doctor tells us we are at risk of osteoporosis or we experience joint aches. This is why consuming food that […]

For those with tension neck syndrome, the symptoms are not restricted to pain in the neck, as the name of the health condition implies. This means that the symptoms are not localized. It is spread over the adjoining parts of the body like the head and the surrounding muscles, joints, and nerves. Our sedentary lifestyles […]

A hernia is a bulge in the skin due to a tear of muscles or tissue. When the person has a muscle tear on a particular area, the internal organ behind that is what protrudes and creates a bulge in the skin. The size of the bulge varies and may occur on the different body […]

Spinal stenosis can happen to almost anyone, but not everyone knows enough about it. Many people ask questions like “What is the best treatment for spinal stenosis” and “What causes it?” Here’s a quick look at what you ought to know. What Is Spinal Stenosis? There are spaces in the spine, but when they get narrow it […]

Here’s a simple exercise. Try standing straight sideways in front of a mirror and look closely at your posture. Is your body correctly aligned in standing position? Does it lean forward or backward? Now, look at your lower back, particularly the pelvic area. Does the pelvis stay in a neutral position, or does it tilt […]