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National Public Health Week- 5 Tips For a Better You
Posted on Apr 07, 2015It’s National Public Health Week, which means the American Public Health Association wants to bring together communities across the United States to observe and recognize the importance of public health and highlight important issues that can help improve our nation. Join the APHA and AOC this week as we raise awareness about public health. Here […]
Try Yoga for Back Pain Relief
Posted on Mar 16, 2015Do you have an achy breaky back? Improve your spine health and try yoga! Yoga has been shown to improve chronic back pain and occasional soreness. According to Everyday Health Fitness expert, Jennifer Bayliss, engaging in certain yoga positions can lengthen the spine, stretch and strengthen muscles in the spine and help realign the back […]
6 Ways to Avoid Pain on Vacation
Posted on Mar 01, 2015You have been counting down the seconds to your vacation. Got your suitcase packed. Hotel is booked, everything seems ready but what about the journey? Have you made plans for how to prevent aches and pains that come along with prolonged sitting? Whether you’re flying or driving, sitting for hours in a confined space can […]
5 Tips for Eating Healthier
Posted on Feb 04, 2015It seems like people are dieting more than ever these days. What many of them do not realize is eating healthy doesn’t mean sticking to strict dietary limitations or depriving themselves of the foods they love. Eating healthy means eating a well balanced diet that can provide your body with the proper nutrition. With so […]
Texting Can Be a Real Pain in the Neck
Posted on Jan 16, 2015We wake up, text. Go to work, text. Eat lunch, text. Walk, text. Go to bed, text. What we don’t realize is our texting posture is becoming a real pain in the neck. Every day we all take part in this same epidemic called “texting posture.” We walk around in our hunchback position trying to […]
Workout at Work
Posted on Dec 29, 2014It seems like everyone is working longer hours these days and using the “I don’t have time to work out” excuse more than ever. If only there was a way you could work out at work… You can! There are several easy exercises you can do at your desk such as stretching, muscle-strengthening and even […]
Chic Shoes Could Be Hurting You: AOC Explores How Different Shoes Relate To Leg Injuries
Posted onLadies your shoes are cute, but are they really worth the achy feet? Our shoes reflect our personal style, but more often than not, they aren’t good for your feet, legs and back. While shoes may show off your unique style, they can be the root cause of common discomfort in your feet, legs and […]
A Fall Fitness Routine Can Help with the Holidays
Posted on Nov 18, 2014Once again, the holiday season is fast approaching. While many of us look forward to the fun family get-togethers, some of us are not looking forward to packing on the pounds or the maintenance and busyness that comes along with holiday decorating, house cleaning, meal preparation and shopping. The list can go on and on. […]
Dr. M. Preston Daugherty, Jr. to Retire from Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic
Posted on Oct 22, 2014After 42 years of compassionately serving the Mobile community as an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. M. Preston Daugherty, Jr. has announced he will retire from active practice with Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic (AOC) on November 3, 2014. A graduate of the Medical College of Alabama, Dr. Daugherty completed his orthopaedic residency at University of Alabama Hospital and […]
Preventing Bone Fractures: 5 Good Tips To Keep You Safe
Posted on Nov 14, 2013Preventing Bone Fractures: 5 Good Tips to Keep You Safe Many of us have fallen and broken a bone at some point or another in our lives, or we know someone that has. So we’re all well aware of just how easy it is to fracture a bone. Accidents happen all of the time and […]