The bone disease known as osteoporosis affects both men and women, but it’s a fact that women are more vulnerable to this condition. In fact, according to statistics collected by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 18% of women aged 50 and over currently experience osteoporosis of the femur neck or lumbar spine compared to just over 4% of men in this age range. The healthcare providers here at Family Practice Center wanted to discuss the reasons for this...
Experiencing joint pain is no one’s idea of fun. Joint pain can describe pain, discomfort, or inflammation that arises from any part of a joint (cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons), even muscle. However, joint pain most commonly refers to inflammation or pain from within the joint itself caused by arthritis. In some cases, it can be mild. In others, the pain can be unbearable. Some people experience joint pain only after certain activities like running. Other...
