Author: Elite Spine & Health Center

Quick Summary Elbow bursitis can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, and limited movement around the elbow. Repetitive activities, prolonged pressure, injuries, infections, arthritis, and bone spurs can contribute to the condition. Treatment may include rest, ice, heat, elbow protection, over-the-counter medications,...

 The nervous system is a vast network that reaches every part of the body. It transmits crucial information in the form of sensory input back and forth from the nerves to your brain regarding what you touch, taste, see, hear, and...

Regardless of what condition you struggle with, the type of pain you endure is labeled under one of two descriptions: acute, where the pain is present for a fairly short time then dissipates, or chronic where the pain is persistent for long...

 Many conditions are common among specific demographics based on age, gender and other factors, but back pain is universally endured by millions for many reasons. Back pain currently affects 540 million people globally of many different age and gender groups, and 8...

Quick Summary Losing weight can offer important long-term health benefits, especially when weight loss comes from sustainable nutrition and physical activity changes. This article examines how maintaining a healthy weight may support joint health, mobility, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, sleep,...

Stress is a normal part of how our bodies function, as it is a response mechanism to physical and mental challenges. Stress can be helpful in adjusting your body to experiencing new things, and even help you stay alert and motivated....

Bending fingers, knees, wrists, ankles and many other parts of your body are all done with your joints. Performing all kinds of basic tasks, like walking, writing, eating, and lifting wouldn’t be possible with the different types of joints we have...

Physical activity is an essential ingredient in keeping your body functioning properly for a variety of reasons, including keeping a healthy weight, preventing many diseases and other health conditions, improving mood, and boosting energy. These benefits are gained from things like...

Quick Summary The Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that can be used for certain sports injuries, overuse conditions, and soft tissue restrictions. Specialized tools help practitioners work on affected tissues while promoting mobility as part...