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11/09/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1921/can-hip-osteoarthritis-be-prevented-/

Hyaline cartilage is the slick, translucent tissue that lines joint surfaces and allows for the smooth movement of joints in the body, including the hip. If the structure or health of this cartilage is compromised, it can gradually wear away, leading to joint pain, stiffness, and disability. Even

11/08/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1926/lifestyle-factors-and-osteoporosis/

Osteoporosis is characterized by the depletion of bone mineral mass combined with bone micro-architecture deterioration that results in greater bone fragility leading to increased fracture risk. It’s estimated that 10 million adults in the United States have osteoporosis and another 44 mill

11/07/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1940/pickleball-related-injuries/

Pickleball is a recreational sport growing in popularity in the United States. In fact, it’s become one of the fastest growing sports in America, and in the past three years, the player number has soared from 3.5 to 8.9 million! It’s easy to learn, promotes competitiveness and sociali

11/06/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1943/how-older-individuals-can-manage-hip-pain/

Hip pain is a condition that becomes more common with age. It’s reported that 1 in 7 seniors experience significant hip pain on most days, particularly with simple movements such as sitting and standing. In addition to being painful, these individuals are also likely to report a diminished

11/05/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1936/the-biceps-tendon-and-shoulder-pain/

The bicep muscle could be imagined as two muscles side by side that ultimately separate into two “heads” that attach to tendons and connect into the shoulder complex. The short head of the bicep connects to the scapula and is rarely a pain generator. On the other hand, the long head o

11/04/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1945/spinal-manipulative-therapy-for-seniors-with-low-back-pain/

While low back pain can affect people of all ages, it’s particularly problematic for older adults and is one of the top three reasons they see a doctor. Despite this, low back pain among seniors often persists for longer than three months, and in the presence of multiple comorbidities (whic

11/03/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1934/loss-of-cervical-lordosis-and-its-connection-to-headaches/

According to a 2015 study, 85.7% of headache patients also experience neck pain, a percentage about 50% greater than the non-headache population. Additionally, several studies have shown that treatment to address musculoskeletal issues in the neck can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration

11/02/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1930/when-neck-pain-suggests-a-more-serious-condition/

Neck pain is among the most common reasons patients visit a doctor’s office. In nearly all cases, neck pain is not a sign of a potentially life-threatening issue and can improve over time with appropriate care, such as manual therapies provided by a doctor of chiropractic. However, there ar

11/01/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1957/the-multifactorial-problem-of-frozen-shoulder/

The condition that’s often referred to as frozen shoulder goes by many monikers: adhesive capsulitis, painful stiff shoulder, periarthritis, and idiopathic restriction of shoulder movement. Regardless of the name, frozen shoulder presents itself as a stiff, inflexible, and painful shoulder

10/31/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1968/non-pharmacological-interventions-to-improve-sleep/

Sleep is a basic and essential need that allows the body to rejuvenate, which provides both physical and mental health benefits. Lack of quality sleep can increase the risk for chronic health conditions and significantly reduce an individual’s quality of life. Sleep troubles tend to become

10/30/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1958/posture-and-neck-pain-in-the-younger-population/

After low back pain, neck pain is the most common reason for a visit to a chiropractic office. There are many risk factors for neck pain including postural faults in the neck and upper torso. Let’s look at how common poor posture is among youths and what can be done to reduce the risk for n

10/30/2025

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