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The vast majority of tendinitis cases may not require medical intervention. Most cases will resolve with self-care at home with rest, simple physical therapy, and over-the-counter medications. However, tendinitis can worsen for some. But when do you know you need to see a doctor for your tendinitis pain? Severe Tendinitis Symptoms For many, tendinitis is […]
You may be familiar with typical soreness associated with exercise. But what if it’s not typical, or what if the pain is focused around your joint? You may wonder if it’s tendinitis, and if that’s the case, you’ll want a true understanding of tendinitis and what it means for you. What Is tendinitis? It’s important […]
Most people know that there are two different types of diabetes. But do you know why there are two types and what the difference is between type-1 and type-2 diabetes? (There is actually now a ‘type-3’ diabetes. This is the insulin resistance that happens in the brain and leads to Alzheimer’s disease; however, we are […]
You may be wondering why fascia matters or why you need to take care of it. Fascia is vital for your mobility because it’s the connective tissue that holds every part of you together. What Fascia Does For Your Body Fascia is thin, elastic connective tissue that is found throughout your entire body. It encapsulates […]
You may experience chronic pain, discomfort and/or stiffness throughout your body in different areas like your muscles or joints. You may not know though, that improving your fascia’s health can significantly reduce pain throughout the body. Improving the health of this vital connective tissue will lead to better function and performance as well. How Does […]
Myofascial pain is very common and you’ve likely either experienced it before, or are currently in pain because of it. Let’s Break Down The Term “Myofascial” Myofascial refers to pain in your muscles and fascia – with “myo” referring to muscle and “fascial” referring to fascia. Fascia is a thin layer of elastic connective tissue […]
First, What’s Fascia? When we think about our health, we typically think about organs, muscle tissue, bones, blood or nerve fibers. We don’t always think about fascia – but it’s vital to our health and comfort, because it holds all those important internal structures in place. It is also what is responsible for the coordinated […]
What Can Oxidative Stress Lead To? Dr. Warner sees patients regularly that are suffering the long-term effects of oxidative stress. It often goes unchecked until serious symptoms or conditions appear. Oxidative stress refers to the imbalance between reactive oxygen species, commonly referred to as free radicals, and the amount of antioxidants available to neutralize them. […]
Dr. Warner regularly sees patients at her clinic who are suffering from diseases as a result of low-grade inflammation caused by or enhanced by oxidative stress. Oxidative Stress is the result of a disproportionate amount of reactive oxygen species, or free radicals, in the body compared to antioxidants. Free radicals are formed during the body’s […]
Dr. Meredith Warner believes in the body’s natural ability to heal itself, and she wants to help you get there. Her practice, Warner Orthopedics and Wellness takes a holistic approach to healing, and aims to reduce pain and increase physical function in patients. Lifestyle Habits For Aging Optimally Everyday we make decisions that will impact […]