If you talk to women in their 40s and 50s long enough, a pattern emerges:  “My hip just started hurting out of nowhere.”   “X-rays look fine, but I can’t sleep on my side anymore.”   “Stretching helps a little, but it keeps coming back.” Hip pain during peri- and menopause is incredibly common—and often misunderstood. While it’s frequently blamed on “aging,” the reality is far more nuanced. Hormonal shifts, particularly declining estrogen, play a significant role in how our j

Why Motion, Consistency, and Swelling Management Matter If you have arthritis in your hands, or you’re recovering from some type of upper extremity surgery, stiffness and swelling can feel like constant roadblocks. The good news? You don’t need aggressive exercises or fancy gadgets to make progress—you need smart motion, consistency, and good swelling management . Let’s break it down. Motion Is Lotion 🖐️ One of the most important things to remember when it comes to arthritic

With major changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in Vermont—including the loss of United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage—many patients are now deciding between: Original Medicare (Part A + Part B) A Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), often through Humana This decision matters—especially if you use services like physical therapy, imaging, or specialty care . Below is a simple breakdown of how these options work, what they typically cost, and why so

A shoulder frozen in ice Understanding Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. The symptoms develop gradually, worsen over time, and then resolve, typically within one to three years. This condition occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint, known as the shoulder capsule, thickens and tight