Colorado living is synonymous with movement — hiking scenic trails, skiing powder days, exploring mountain towns, and getting in steps under 300 days of sunshine. But with that active lifestyle comes a not-so-welcome guest for many: heel pain. If you’ve noticed sharp discomfort in your heel that greets you first thing in the morning or […] The post Plantar Fasciitis and Mountain Living: Why Your Heel Pain May Be Tied to Your Active Lifestyle appeared first on Orthopedic Centers of Color...| Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
From digging into spring soil to gripping ski poles in the Rockies, Coloradans ask a lot of their hands. Whether you’re gardening in Golden or snow shoveling in Steamboat, every season presents new challenges for your hand grip strength. And when your hands are overworked or under-protected, injuries and conditions like arthritis or tendonitis aren’t […] The post Gardening, Gripping, and Grip Strength: Protecting Your Hands in Colorado’s Seasons appeared first on Orthopedic Centers of...| Orthopedic Centers of Colorado