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Have you ever wondered if you shouldn’t go for a walk because your knees ache? 

Even though Southern Oregon does not see many car jackings, it is good to know how to prevent one and how to survive one...

Sometimes we can feel Southern Oregon is immune to big city problems, but hearing about the violent car...

There has been a lot of misinformation spread nationally about whether or not the COVID vaccines contain fetal cells or if fetal cells were used in the development of them.

Things we know: the Delta variant of COVID has broken through the vaccine in some cases, the vaccine helps if you get infected, unvaccinated people fuel the spread of the virus, and now, booster shots offer more protection.

The internet can be a fantastic source of instant, valuable information, but it can also spread a lot of misinformation that can be detrimental to your health.  Here is a quick 5 minute read about 10 myths surrounding osteoporosis.

Researchers were looking for a connection between wildfire smoke in the air and COVID sickness/death in three states: Oregon, California, and Washington.  Those three states were chosen because they suffered the most from wildfire air pollution...

A study recently came out in August that looked at 1,176 hospitalized patients in Israel with Covid.  It found that those with severe or critical cases of Covid were more likely to have very low levels of Vitamin D than those with mild or moderate disease.

Dr. Rob Bents took some time to read the most recent COVID research and local developments concerning its spread through our counties, state, and country.  He has condensed what he found into the August Paragon Orthopedics Center Newsletter.

Unfortunately, Southern Oregon is being hit by smoke that is coming at us from multiple directions from multiple forest fires.  Paragon Orthopedics is always encouraging our patients to get out and get exercise...

SpaceX is set to take off later this month and has technology on board to perform a variety of experiments, one of which explores bone loss in space and is using a byproduct of wine making.

In order for you to take a guess as to which Olympic athletes have the highest bone density, you need to know what makes bone dense.  That answer is: force that is placed on the bone.

In orthopedic terms, a SLAP is not a friendly pat on the back.  It is an injury frequently seen in patients who have been throwing hard, such as a baseball pitcher, or for prolonged periods, which could be from overuse or over time with age.

Some like it hot.  A study of over 50, 000 people who drank about 3 cups of hot tea a day at temperatures 140 degrees or greater showed a 90% greater chance of having esophageal cancers.

Cyber crimes seem to top the headlines weekly.  Have you considered whether your healthcare data is safe?  U.S. News and World Report has a checklist for you.  Click on the article below to access their 11 strategies for keeping your data safe.

As of a minute before midnight on Saturday, the county that is home to our nation’s second largest city will wear their masks again while indoors, even if they have been vaccinated.

Have you wondered if that clicking noise in your ankle means something awful is going on in there?  Does your hip click when you get up from sitting?  Does your shoulder pop when you raise your arm?

It is not a surprise that the fire danger level has gone up to yellow in both Jackson and Josephine counties after we have endured so many continuous days of sweltering heat, but do you know how this affects you?

You’d literally have to be under a rock to not know we are in the middle of a heat wave in Southern Oregon.  Going underground might be the only place to be naturally cool right now.

If you haven’t heard, a heatwave is hitting Southern Oregon.  Temperatures are expected to exceed 110 degrees around the region on Sunday.  Heatstroke is likely if you do not take appropriate measures while out in that kind of heat.

The collarbone is also known as the clavicle and connects your breastbone to your shoulder blade.  Broken clavicles are fairly common and seen in many age groups.  They usually happen in the young from a sports injury, and in the older ages from falls.

Here in Grants Pass, the American Legion is having an Open House to celebrate Flag Day from 2pm-5pm today.  They are located at 206 NW F Street.  Why do we celebrate Flag Day, you ask?

Just sent out yesterday to our email subscribers, the June Paragon Orthopedic Center newsletter is here!  This month, we are discussing HIPAA.  It has become a hot topic when speaking of the Covid vaccine and who can ask whether you have received it.

To piggyback on yesterday’s blog where we explored whether a hip replacement might be necessary for you, here is information right on our Paragon Orthopedic website about hip arthroscopy.

Having hip or knee pain affects every part of your life as you move about your day.  Even sitting can become painful.  Here we will provide eight signs that it might be time to have your joint replaced.

We at Paragon Orthopedics Center know milk is not the only way to get your daily calcium, but it is one of the most natural and effective ways to get what you need for strong bones.

As we told you in a previous blog, here is the May edition of the Paragon Press newsletter with more information about trigger finger.  These are so common that Dr. Bents sees patients at Paragon Orthopedics Center...

Memorial Day weekend is coming and along with it in Southern Oregon, some really sunny weather.  Are you thinking about protecting your skin from the sun’s damaging rays?

With around 16 million Americans complaining they suffer with back pain, there are many people who could use a mattress that doesn’t leave them with more discomfort.  Finding the right one for you can be tricky and daunting in a showroom.

Maybe you or someone you know was told you needed a bone density test.  Doctors use this test for a few reasons...

Back in 1999, Congress declared May as Military Appreciation month.  We at Paragon are encouraging everyone throughout Southern Oregon to recognize those in your circle who have served or are currently serving our country.

Paragon Orthopedics is always happy to help you with your orthopedic needs and our blog addresses other aspects of your health because we care about your overall health.  Today we’re looking into how you feel: your mental health.

Trigger finger is a condition where most often the patient complains about the finger getting “stuck” or “caught” during movement.  Sometimes it’s with extension, and sometimes it’s when you flex your fingers into a fist.

Good news came out late yesterday for high school athletes in non-contact sports. For sports such as golf, tennis, and track, you do not have to wear a mask during competition, but you still need to keep at least 6 feet of distance from others.

The past year has been tough on everyone, and for many, our health has suffered.  Some reasons for that are beyond our control, but some we can change.  Focus only on what you can control and simplify.

Here is our monthly newsletter put out by Paragon Orthopedics Center.  This month is focusing on Stress Fractures.  We will help you understand what they are (not true fractures, by the way), risk factors...

Protein is important for building strong bones and muscles, having a strong immune system, and enzyme/hormone regulation.  We’d like for you to think about how you get the protein you eat.

Golf seems to be one sport that Covid did not affect.  Many people got in their usual swings uninterrupted.   Others have picked it up as a new way to get out and some exercise.

We all eat foods we shouldn’t, but some of them might be wreaking havoc on our body’s ability to fight off bacteria and viruses, which is very important as we navigate life with the coronavirus.

In case you missed out on an April Fool’s joke and you need a reason to giggle, this article might give you a reason or two to smile.  The Coronavirus is serious, but some of the suggested alternatives to a handshake out there in this pandemic are comical.