You owe it to yourself to understand your own body. It’s easy – all you have to do is listen. What’s more, it doesn’t cost a thing.

Familiarize yourself with the way your body reacts in certain situations. When it’s cold or hot outside, for example. Immediately after and a day or two following physical activity, like lifting weights, going for a run, a hike, or spending a day of vacation on foot. Knowing what’s normal for you can help you detect when things aren’t running or working as they should. If you need to visit a physician, this information will help him or her arrive at a diagnosis more quickly.

Educating yourself about your body can help detect a problem and also aid in the prevention of injury. Knowing what your body can handle, especially in on-the-job or athletic activities can keep you out of our clinic and participating in the activities that you love.

Our staff is always willing to answer your questions or put you in touch with someone who can. For further information on how you can better educate yourself about your bone and joint health, give us a call.

Learn more at our Patient Education Library.