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If you have not considered a visit to a chiropractor, make an appointment. Learn a little about how to prepare for the visit, and what to expect.

Tips For Keeping Your Rented Knee Walker Under Control

12 September 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you've just had foot surgery or endured a foot injury that requires you to avoid putting pressure on the foot for a set amount of time, you might instinctively rent a set of crutches. While crutches can be effective for helping you to get around, you should also consider looking at a knee walker from a medical equipment service. This four-wheeled device allows you to bend the leg of your ailing foot, rest the knee on the support pad, and push the walker along as you walk beside it with your good foot. Read More …

After Your LASIK Surgery: A Timeline Of What To Expect As You Heal

26 July 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

LASIK is becoming increasingly common as patients learn how easy it is to correct their vision with this laser-based surgery. Still, some patients steer clear of laser surgery because they're unsure of how the recovery process will go. Here's a closer look at that process so that you can make an informed decision as to whether or not the procedure is right for you: Timepoint: 1 Hour About an hour after surgery, the anesthetic eye drops will have worn off. Read More …

4 Ways To Communicate Better As An Ultrasound Technician

13 July 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Medical professionals who work as ultrasound technicians have the benefit of helping patients as well as having a type of expertise that makes them valuable. After becoming certified as an ultrasound technician you may find that you are meeting your employer's expectations but you may also desire to improve rapport with patients and their families. Show commitment to your profession by taking these four methods of better communication and applying them in your examination rooms to enhance your communication skills during ultrasound procedures: Read More …

Take Your Child To An Urgent Care Center When He/She Needs These Treatments

19 June 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When you're a parent of a child who requires medical care, it's important to be as calm as possible so that you can make an informed decision about how to proceed. Thinking in advance about some common reasons that you may need to take your child to a care facility, and then evaluating what type of care facility is best, will permit you to make the right choice if such a time comes. Read More …

Eye Strain: Is it the Cause of Your Eye Pain?

27 February 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If your eyes hurt during the day and late into the night, you might have a problem called eye strain, or asthenopia. Asthenopia can potentially cause headaches, eye pain, and many other discomforts over time. Here are things you should know about eye strain and what you can do to overcome it. What's Eye Strain? Eye strain typically develops when your eyes become overly tired or fatigued. You can tire out your eyes when you read tiny print, expose your eyes to the glaring rays of the sun, or stare at a computer screen for long periods of time. Read More …

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Back Pain: Easing the Symptoms

Only people who live with constant back pain will understand how my days tend to go. On days when the pain is slight, I can manage pretty well. When it flares up, there is no such thing as a comfortable position. Fortunately, I have found ways to help ease the pain and keep going. A friend recommended that I see a chiropractor. While skeptical, I did find that having an adjustment twice a week does help. I tend to rely less on pain medication than I did before, and there are days when I feel almost normal. If you have not considered a visit to a chiropractor, I suggest that you make an appointment. Let me tell you a little about how to prepare for the visit, and what to expect. You may find that those visits end up making your days much more pleasant.

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