Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy most commonly caused by repetitive movements and extension of wrists.  These activities are most commonly associated with assembly line jobs or those jobs using tools with heavy vibration. The compression of the median nerve usually results in numbness, tingling and paraethesias.  The extents of symptoms vary with amplified…

Operation Christmas Child at BEK Medical

This holiday season, BEK Medical has partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to bring you Operation Christmas Child. Together, we aim to bring the Christmas joy to those in need. We’re asking that all of our customers help to make this year a huge success! Embrace the giving spirit of the Christmas season by participating and helping…

Winter Skin Care Tips

As the winter cold approaches (can you believe it’s that time already?) it’s important to make sure you’ve got the best skin care regimen for your skin type. The winter weather can be even more dry than the rest of the year, so keeping your skin moisturized is a necessity. Without proper care and attention,…

Does your tailbone hurt?

Have you ever sat in a place so long that you start developing lower back/ tailbone discomfort?  If you are like me, the majority of your workday is spent churning away on a keyboard, more often than not, seated.  Over time it can become uncomfortable to sit for extended periods of time and very often…

Home Healthcare Makes all the Difference for Morale

Proper healthcare will ensure that aging or ill loved ones receive the medical attention and resources that they need. However, as an alternative to constant hospital/doctors visits or living in an assisted living center, there is home healthcare. This alternative provides all the benefits of out-of home care but right in the home, which creates…

Dealing with Plantar Faciitis

Plantar Fasciitis…if you have it you know exactly what it is, and if you don’t coming from someone that does, you don’t really want to find out.  This condition is one of the most common reasons for people suffering with heel pain.  The condition is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick…

Modern Tech Makes Living Assitance Easy as Ever

Life can become increasingly difficult for our loved ones as they age or as they cope with a disability. Getting around can become more challenging, and medical equipment is often needed day-to-day. While its common to think that an assisted living center is the only solution, there are other ways to help your loved ones…