Work deadlines ... family responsibilities ... Instagram and Facebook feeds ... jogging, walking or taking the stairs ... visiting your out-of-state relatives ... hosting your book club ... channeling your inner green thumb. You lead a busy, active and fulfilling life.
So why sweat it if you lose a little sleep?
As an athlete or active person, there is a good chance you have at least heard about or even experienced IT band syndrome. It is a common injury that can largely be prevented with the right knowledge and actions.
It is becoming more prevalent: increasing numbers of children and adolescents with what can only be best described as a digital addiction. A trend fueled by increased exposure to the ever-present electronic gadgets that exist today.
Living along the lakeshore brings a myriad of benefits – spectacular sunsets, boating, fishing, naps on the beach and cooling off in the lake on a hot summer’s day, just to name a few.
Thousands of residents and tourists flock to Holland every summer attracted by our pristine waterways and alluring beaches.
It's summer in Michigan! I am a Michigan native so I might be biased, but is there anything better? (Answer: No.) So don’t let the warm temperatures lure you into sedentary habits like baking on the beach or lounging at the pool. There are plenty of ways to get active outside and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of a Michigan summer.
Here are my Top 5 Holland-area Summertime Activities:
Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries of the elbow but, despite the name, it's actually more common in non-tennis players than those wielding rackets. The fancy name for tennis elbow is "lateral epicondylitis," which describes the bony area on the elbow (lateral epicondyle) where the tendons become irritated or inflamed ("itis" means inflammation).
Holland Hospital's new website makes it easier to find content that's most important to you. The website is built for the future: a mobile-responsive user experience that loads faster and looks great on all devices – smartphones, tablets and computers. The website was completely rebuilt with you in mind with concise, informative, engaging content, plus fewer clicks to find a doctor or to discover videos on topics that impact your health and wellness. Here are some highlights:
The summer always brings a lot of excitement to kids because school is out and they’re looking forward to sleeping in and fun summer activities. However, parents don’t always see it the same way. Who will bring them to these activities and pay for them? How will I keep the kids busy, happy and from fighting with each other?
As personal trainer and health coach, surveying how lifestyle choices play out, I give you NEWSTART: tips and a checklist to inventory your health habits. If any vital tool is compromised, you will duly compromise your vitality, accelerate aging and experience an obvious or mysterious sink-hole of havoc.
If you have elbow pain with throwing, there are things that a player can do. The most obvious treatment for overuse is rest, especially from the activity that created the injury. Icing the area also helps to reduce soreness and inflammation. And Ibuprofen can also help with any pain. If symptoms persist, it is important to contact a physician for an examination, to determine if X-rays or an MRI scan is warranted, especially if the player lacks full-joint motion.