Spending time outdoors in Gastonia, whether you’re working in the yard, walking around Rankin Lake Park, or relaxing on your porch often comes with one small downside: mosquito bites. Most are harmless and fade on their own, but sometimes a red, irritated spot can leave you wondering if it’s something more serious, like a skin infection. Knowing how to tell the difference can help you decide when at-home care is enough and when ...
As warmer weather settles into Gastonia, it’s the perfect time to get outside: refresh your yard, plant flowers, and take on those outdoor projects you’ve been putting off. But after a slower winter, jumping straight into lifting, digging, and repetitive motion can quickly lead to injury if your body isn’t prepared. Each spring, AFC Gastonia sees an increase in patients dealing with sprains, strains, and pulled muscles. The good news? Many of ...
