What Does It Mean to Be “Double-Jointed”?
J.P. Delaney, M.D., one of Summit’s hand and upper extremity experts, shares some insights about being “double-jointed.” You may have heard a friend, family member, or colleague say the...
Ask Dr. Spight: Can I Try a Waterbed for Back Pain?
Dr. Spight shares thoughts about using a waterbed for back pain, and offers additional tips to help manage back pain during sleeping and waking hours.
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Strength and Conditioning: It’s Not Just For Athletes
For the performance specialists at the Summit Orthopedics HealthEast Sports Center, the focus is on helping you reach the health goals that enable you to live the life of...
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Tips To Fight “Text Neck” With Proper Posture
“Text neck” has joined “distracted walking” and “texting while driving” as a buzz phrase to describe a health threat that has emerged with smartphone technology. We have tips to...
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Walking To Better Spine Health
Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly...
Ask Dr. Warner: When Should I See A Doctor For Shoulder Pain?
Our shoulder joint provides a wide range of motion, but injury or wear and tear can cause pain that limits mobility. Dr. Warner discusses the most common reasons for...
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The Benefits Of Cross Training
An exercise regimen that uses several different types of training activities is called a cross training program. We explain this approach to exercise and explore its benefits. Time is...
Tips To Begin A Cross Training Program
You want to try a cross training program that incorporates a number of different activities into your exercise program. Good for you! Here’s how to get started. Cross training...
High School Basketball Injury Prevention
The fast pace of high school basketball games can be thrilling to watch, but the speed of the sport can also result in a wide range of injuries. We...
Safe Exercise Guidelines For Seniors
New studies suggest that seniors may be able to slow the deterioration of bones and joints with exercise, but how much exercise will do the trick? We’ve got general...