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If your weight is affecting your life, activity level, or confidence, and your efforts at diet and exercise aren’t paying off, it may be time to seek medical assistance with your weight loss. First, it’s important to understand what medical weight loss is not. It is not an invasive surgical solution to your weight problem.… Continue reading Medical Weight Loss | Charleston, SC

Young people and adults involved in sports are often the victims of sports injuries. Understanding what a sports injury is, and how to respond, can reduce the time it takes to recover. Sports injuries include strains and sprains, knee and other joint injuries, swollen muscles, tendon injuries, pain along the shin bone, fractures, dislocations, and… Continue reading What To Do If You Have A Sports Injury

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that can occur after a car accident. Especially when a car is rear-ended, your neck and head can suddenly be thrown forwards and backwards. Because of the speed at which your head and neck is thrown and forced into this particular range of motion, the chance of… Continue reading Do You Know the Symptoms of Whiplash? – Charleston, SC

According to the World Health Organization, wellness is “…a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” We here at Alpha Care believe that your wellness is an ongoing process and that you and your family’s well-being should be a priority for your health care team.… Continue reading Wellness Care in Charleston, SC

If you’ve been injured at work or while performing an activity related to your job, you may be able to claim workers compensation to help pay for your expenses. The type of injury, where and how it occurred, and the effect it has on your ability to continue doing your job will all be factors… Continue reading Workers Compensation Injuries | Charleston, SC

While participation in sports can lead to a much healthier lifestyle than abstaining, vigorous activity can lead to injuries. Accidents and repetitive motion injuries happen, but being mindful of your actions and carefully treating sports injuries as soon as they occur can help you maintain your participation in healthy sports. Preventing Sports Injuries The best… Continue reading Sports Injuries | Charleston, SC

How do I Know if I have Whiplash? Symptoms and Signs How do I know if I have whiplash? The symptoms of whiplash may not always be obvious. It’s important to understand what is whiplash to ensure you get the most effective whiplash treatment. Your doctor may advise physical therapy, painkillers, special stretches and exercises,… Continue reading How do I Know if I have Whiplash? Symptoms and Signs

What to Do if Physical Therapy Hurts If you’re in physical therapy, you’re already familiar with the pain of injury. But should you mention pain to your physical therapist? After all, isn’t pain part of the process? Not necessarily. Know when to speak up, for the best progress in physical therapy. The Role of Your… Continue reading What to Do if Physical Therapy Hurts

How to Minimize Back Pain The structures of the spine are under constant stress as we bend, lift, and move through our days. Sciatica is a type of back pain that can happen when the sciatic nerve is pinched, impinged, or becomes inflamed. The pain is often accompanied by weakness, numbness, or tingling which can… Continue reading How to Minimize Back Pain

Sports injuries are on the rise, as the weather warms up and teams hit the field for a new season. Sprains and strains are the most common injuries, followed closely by minor tears to ligaments and muscles, and concussions. Each injury is unique and requires individualized treatment from an experienced medical team. Ankle Sprain The… Continue reading Top Treated Sports Injuries