Weight Loss Programs

Trying to Lose Weight? AHC’s Medical Weight Loss Clinic Can Help!

Weight gain is something most people battle at some point in their lives.  The Internet is saturated with thousands of articles on special diets, supplements and different types of advice and weight loss programs.  But, how healthy are these and if you lose weight, how do you keep from regaining it? The bottom line is […]

Physical Medicine Options for Knee Pain Relief

Physical Medicine Options for Knee Pain Relief

We’ve discussed the types of knee pain a patient can experience. Now, we will focus on knee pain relief treatments offered by our qualified physical medicine practitioners. The first step in determining which physical medicine services should be incorporated in a customized knee pain treatment plan is to conduct a complete physical evaluation.  Once the […]

Types of Knee Pain

Types of Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of issues.  Although commonly associated with increased age, knee pain is a condition that can happen to anyone.  In general, the knees take a beating as they are constantly subject to direct force while standing and walking.  At Advantage Healthcare of Charleston […]

Whiplash

Whiplash

Whiplash is most often diagnosed in victims of car accidents but can occur as a result of any sudden force.  Some people have reported whiplash as a result of roller coasters and other thrill rides, playing contact sports, and even slip and falls. Unfortunately, most people do not realize they have whiplash when it first […]

Scoliosis

Scoliosis

Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, is a common problem that can cause people to experience aches and pains, uneven hips and/or shoulders, difficulty breathing and a variety of other problems.  The severity of scoliosis can range from mild to severe. It generally occurs in children during a growth spurt, but can also be caused […]

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that can originate from anywhere in the nervous system and affects the hands and/or feet. Peripheral neuropathy is often associated with weakness, numbness, burning, tingling or pain. Patients sometimes refer to it feeling like ‘pins-and-needles’. Neuropathy symptoms depend on the type of nerves being affected. Sensory nerves: sense sensations such […]

Obesity

Obesity

Obesity related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer – some of the leading causes of preventable death. More than 1/3 (36.5%) of adults have obesity. (cdc.gov)  Weight related health problems can be remedied when the body returns to a healthy BMI, which for most people is 18.5 – […]

Numbness Tingling

Numbness & Tingling

Numbness and tingling anywhere in the body is unsettling.  Many people don’t seek treatment because they feel there is either nothing that can be done, or, they will be faced with surgery.  AHC takes a non-surgical approach to numbness and tingling and we have seen excellent results. We first evaluate a patient’s symptoms to learn […]