By Dr. Zwade Marshall, MD, MBA As we look ahead to the Fall Season in South Fulton county, there are many events to celebrate the changing of the seasons with our neighbors. There are numerous music, craft, and art festivals planned in neighborhoods all throughout South Fulton county. At the heart of any celebration is […]
You think about your posture when you’re sitting at work and when you’re about to go on a run. But did you know that the posture you have when you’re sleeping is equally just as important? While you can’t actively think about the posture when you’re in the middle of sleeping, there are several steps […]
Women experience plenty of pain during their day to day lives. Whether you’re having horrible cramps with your monthly cycle or bad side pain thanks to uterine fibroids, there are multiple, natural medical conditions that are common for women. Not to mention childbirth! That’s why it’s extremely vital women have the best pain management practices […]
If you’ve ever worked out before, or even just done something physically strenuous, then you know that sometimes the next day your body feels worse for wear. It hurts to move, your muscles ache, and, sometimes, there is pain that might be a bit more serious. It could be you went a little too hard […]
If your children are heading back to school this season, then chances are they have a backpack to use throughout the year. While these bags are essential for most students, the way your children use them could be harmful for their physical health. Keep reading below to learn from the experts at Alliance Spine and […]
Getting kids ready to start the school year involves more than buying school supplies and shopping for new clothes. There are many things you can do to help ensure your kids are prepared for a healthy and productive school year. The following three tips are a great start. Get vaccinated You, your partner, and your […]
By Dr. Zwade Marshall, M.D., M.B.A. “Percocet…Molly, Percocet!” Atlanta native and trap music icon Future repeats this phrase in the chorus of his chart-topping single entitled “Mask Off”. Millions of hip hop fans sing along and dance to the rhythmic beat set to lyrics that highlight one of the nation’s most deadly public health crises. […]
By Dr. Pickens A. Patterson III, M.D. Childhood obesity now affects 1 in 5 children, according to the CDC. Obesity in children may affect not only the child’s health, but predisposes them to many preventable adult health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and certain forms of cancer. Remarkably, once the body creates fat cells, they remain for […]
If you work a desk job, you’ve likely struggled with maintaining a healthy posture throughout the day. When you’re engrossed in your work, you often don’t realize you’ve progressively slouched over your keyboard. In fact, it often takes a pinch of pain in your neck or back to alert you to this issue. According to […]
It’s estimated that about 200 million people worldwide have osteoporosis. This means that about one in three women and one in five men age 50 or above across the globe are at risk of having a bone fracture extremely easy, say while sneezing or running into the wall. “Osteoporosis is not only painful, but it […]
