FITNESS & HEALTH

In January 2021, Sandy felt like there was a screwdriver digging into her hip. She had been diagnosed with scoliosis at age 26, and over the past decade, her back pain had become unbearable. Unable to do the things she...

with Tryon Medical Partners When the Tryon Medical team partners welcomed patients four years ago this month, a sense of inclusivity, trust and belonging drove the dynamics of this newly formed independent practice. “We kicked off a practice that operated around...

Back to Life, Back to Reality, Back to the Here and Now, Yeah.* Even if you're not Back-to-Schooling it, re-entry after Summer's fun and relaxation can be hard. Love it or hate it, the time is now to get back...

With Claire (Evans) Wilder, MD, Tryon Medical Partners Menstruation is one of the key indicators of female reproductive health. There are several reasons why it can be useful to track menstruation, from making sure you’re prepared with a pad or a...

With Carl Hughes, MD, Tryon Medical Partners Most travel restrictions have been lifted and for many destinations, negative tests are rarely required. However, it’s still critical to consider how we can keep ourselves safe and healthy while traveling.  Dr. Carl Hughes, jetsetter...

With Michael Farwell, D.O., Tryon Medical Partners  At Tryon Medical Partners, clinicians like Dr. Michael Farwell strive to expand their patients’ understanding of how their primary care provider can help them meet their health goals. As a doctor of osteopathic...

Whether you feel like you are defying your age or feeling every move you make, age 50 is when many women say they have come into their own. It’s also the decade when some common health concerns may start showing...

Did you know that women are more susceptible to chronic headaches and migraines? And not just because our families and jobs are driving us nuts, either. Migraine headaches are reported to be 2-3 times more prevalent in women compared to...

With Dr. Chris Morris, Tryon Medical Partners Women go through two major hormonal changes in life: puberty and menopause. Both changes are important times to talk to someone to help navigate the ins and outs of a changing body. During...

We love Pilates. It's one of our favorite ways to tighten, tone and build strength. And we're not alone. People have been using Pilates to strengthen their core since the early 1900s. But the workouts and machines of today...

With Dr. Erin Stone, Tryon Medical Partners Growing up comes with a lot of firsts. Your first job, your first kiss and, for teenage girls, your first visit to the gynecologist. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends...

Forty is the new 20 (or so they say). And whether we're marching into that decade with heads held high or being dragged there kicking and screaming, 40 is a milestone worth celebrating -- even if we can't get...