Medical Articles & News
Orthopedic Conditions As We Age Popular lore states that as we age, our risk for orthopedic conditions increases. Some common orthopedic conditions include osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, along with fractures and dislocations caused by weakened bones. Preventing Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a genetic, degenerative and lifestyle condition linked to inflammation and oxidative stress over time. This […]
What Is Infrared Sauna Therapy Infrared saunas use infrared light lamps to directly warm your body instead of heating the air around you like normal saunas. In traditional saunas, temperatures range from 150F to 180F. Infrared saunas function at lower temperatures from 120F to 140F. These ranges are variable of course. The heat from traditional […]
If a surgical procedure is in your future, you may want to look into what you can expect from the recovery period and what steps you can take to have the best experience possible. Today we are going to talk about the best way to recover more quickly from surgery. Follow Instructions And Follow Up […]
Healthcare providers in the United States, for the most part, offer the same type of conventional medicine. However, there are increasing more and more healthcare providers providing nonconventional health care recommendations to their patients. But where does Warner Orthopedics & Wellness fall? Complementary VS Alternative Complementary medical care is when non-mainstream medicine is used together […]
Medical marijuana and the compound THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is becoming a more popular alternative in the medical field. This is likely as this is one of the only natural alternatives for pain control available. For decades, the use of THC has been studied, scrutinized, and debated. More and more clinical research being conducted is proving the […]
What Is Active Recovery Active recovery is the use of low-intensity exercise to recover after a strenuous workout. You have probably heard that you should do cool-down exercises at the end of a workout. These cool-down exercises can be considered active recovery. This helps prevent muscle fatigue and can help speed up muscle recovery. How […]
Signs You Might Be Developing Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is thought to be the world’s most common cause of heel pain. It is a degenerative condition defined by chronic inflammation, or degeneration, of the plantar fascia – the band of tissue that runs from the ball of the foot and the toes to the heel. […]
Did you know that there are a great number of health benefits of taking omega-3 fatty acids as a supplement? Let’s talk about some of those health benefits today! Fights Depression and Anxiety Studies have indicated that those that consume more omega-3s (through diet or supplements) are less likely to suffer from depression. Those with […]
What Is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone produced by your body. Technically, it is called N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine. Obviously, it needed a nickname. It is of a family of chemicals called acetamides and it is known as a biogenic indoleamine. It was discovered in the 1950s. It’s produced in the pineal gland, and released into your bloodstream […]
Meet Lauren Broussard, Nurse Practitioner Lauren Broussard is our resident APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.) This means that she has earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) beyond her RN certification. In our clinic, she uses her advanced skills and autonomy to support Dr. Meredith Warner in delivering exceptional patient care. She also holds […]
