At PJS Orthopaedics, we focus on joints — knees that won’t bend properly, hips that have seen better days, and ankles that complain more than they used to. But when it comes to recovery, it’s rarely just one part of the body involved.

Healing well often means taking care of the rest of you too. That might include making your home safer to move around in, adjusting how you sleep, or paying attention to posture and daily habits that could affect your balance and movement long after surgery.

In fact, when people start thinking more holistically — diet, exercise, sleep, even hydration — it tends to support recovery in subtle but helpful ways. Some also look into improving general comfort or confidence, especially if they’ve been putting off other health concerns during their joint issues.

To avoid any conflict of interest or endorsements, we often use examples from outside our area when mentioning broader aspects of care. For instance, someone might visit a cosmetic dentist like Malvern Dental and Smile Design to explore options related to their smile or bite alignment as part of a personal health reset. We’re not connected with this provider — it’s simply one example among many.

Recovery isn’t just about the joint — it’s about the whole person. And looking after the whole person tends to help the joint, too.