The joints are a point where two bones meet and are found throughout the body. Many adults suffer from joint pain, and the most common culprit is arthritis. According to reports, one out of four adults is diagnosed with arthritis. The treatments for joint pain range from conservative to Read More
Pain Management
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: How Physical Therapy Aids Recovery
Have you or a loved one ever undergone surgery, especially orthopedic surgery, to treat an injury or medical condition? If so, you know how crucial the recovery period is. While the surgery itself fixes the underlying problem, getting back to full health requires diligent rehabilitation. Many Read More
Hip Pain? 4 Easy Steps to Recovery
Hip pain has been dubbed the “invisible enemy” of millions of Americans – and for good reasons. Even if it’s minimal or episodic, hip pain deserves your attention, as it may be due to something that has the power to put you out of commission. Fortunately, many cases of hip pain respond well to Read More
Pain Management in the Treatment of Arthritis
Living with arthritis is something many people don’t wish to experience. If left untreated, it can likely lead to limb deformities, chronic pain, impaired range of motion, stiffness, and swelling. It hampers the way you face your everyday life. If you’re on the mission to get your arthritis pain Read More
Topical Pain Medication: How It Is Changing the Way We Treat Chronic Pain
In treating chronic pain, there are a variety of approaches to take – and unfortunately, some can be addictive. With the potential of misuse, abuse, and life-threatening consequences of opioids and similar pain medications, the medical community often recommends topical pain medication as an Read More
What Conditions Are Considered as Chronic Pain?
Pain is either acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on as a result of injury, illness, or surgery, and it goes away after resolution of the cause. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for weeks or months – long after the patient has otherwise healed from the injury, illness, or surgery. The Read More
When to Visit a Sports Medicine Doctor
A sports medicine physician is an orthopedic doctor or surgeon with special training in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries and conditions that affect people with active lifestyles – particularly athletes. This is the type of medical specialist you want to see if Read More
Causes of Achilles Tendinitis
Your Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, and it runs along the back of your leg and connects the calf muscles to your heel bone. The tendon makes it possible for you to walk, run, jump, and go up and down stairs -- basically every activity that requires the use of the legs is made Read More
Reasons You Should See An Orthopedic Doctor
Orthopedic doctors are experts of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue. So, when is the right time to see an orthopedic doctor? Before we get to that, let’s take a look at what an orthopedic doctor does. What Does An Read More
What Are Repetitive Stress Disorders?
Repetitive stress disorders stem from repetitive motions, vibrations, or compression that has caused injury in the musculoskeletal system or the nervous system. These disorders most often affect our joints, neck, arms, legs, and hands, usually occurring from overuse or poor technique. They are also Read More
