By Cal Robinson, PsyD This article is the second in a series about self-care, in which we will cover the various areas in life that require self-care. I will also provide suggestions on how to create your own self-care plan. Let me explain why self-care is important. Self-care refers to the activities and practices that… Read more »
Category: Lifestyle
April’s Community Lecture Features Dr. Cal Robinson and Mindfulness for Chronic Pain
Approaching Chronic Pain with Mindfulness Join Dr. F. Cal Robinson, PsyD, MSPC as he discusses how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one’s relationship with chronic pain, by complicating the pain experience. Mindfulness offers a way to learn how to respond to pain as one embraces the fullness of life. The overarching goal of mindfulness is… Read more »
Weightlift Safely to Prevent Back Pain or Injury While Bodybuilding
by Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Besides being an Orthopaedic Spine Specialist, I have many interests outside of the operating room. I really enjoy weightlifting and used to compete in bodybuilding events in my younger days. While bodybuilding involves committing to a specific nutrition plan with little fat intake, taking lots of protein supplements and getting… Read more »
Common Golf Injuries that Occur in the Spring
Boyd W. Haynes, III, MD Ah, springtime! The weather is warmer, the sun is shining and everything is in bloom. After being cooped up inside for the several months of cold winter weather we experience every year, Tidewater residents can be expected to head outdoors and start being active again. Unfortunately, as a Sports Medicine… Read more »
Self-Care: What is it?
“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve others from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brown This is the first article in a series about self-care. In the series, we will cover the various areas in life that require self-care. I will also provide suggestions on how to create your own self-care plan. In this article,… Read more »
“Tennis Anyone?” How to Avoid the Most Common Injuries While Charging the Net
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD While not as popular as football, soccer or basketball, the sport of tennis has a huge following in the United States and around the world. Tennis is synonymous with warm, sunny weather, ritzy country clubs and pro players who are also jet-setting celebrities. Many of us love to watch Wimbledon… Read more »
OSC Hosts new Hampton Roads Chapter of Chronic Pain Anonymous – Meetings Starting in January 2018
Beginning in January, OSC will host meetings for a new Hampton Roads chapter of Chronic Pain Anonymous (CPA). Chronic Pain Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from the disabling effects of… Read more »
Should Patients with Osteoarthritis be Treated with Physical Therapy First? A New Study Provides Evidence
Tom Toothaker, DPT A recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research posited that Physical Therapy seems to be underutilized when it comes to the treatment of Osteoarthritis (OA). They looked at the treatments being provided to patients with OA who were participating in three clinical trials at Duke University Medical Center Primary Care, UNC… Read more »