Your spine plays a vital role in your everyday life. It supports your body, allows you to move freely, and protects your spinal cord. When something goes wrong with your spine, it can affect your entire quality of life. Understanding spinal conditions and visiting a spine specialist when you feel Read More
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Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment for Advanced Degenerative Disc Disease
Advanced degenerative disc disease (DDD) can cause severe symptoms and physical limitations. Symptoms include radiating pain, increased spine stiffness, and changes in posture. Finding the right treatment for advanced degenerative disc disease is crucial for relief and regaining your quality of Read More
Finding Relief from Spinal Stenosis Pain: Treatment Options for a More Active Life
Living with spinal stenosis can be challenging. If you initially do not have symptoms, they may develop over time and worsen. This condition narrows the spaces within the spine, putting pressure on nearby nerves. The result? Pain, numbness, and weakness, which often make staying active difficult. Read More
Tips for a Smooth Recovery at Home After Knee Replacement Surgery
A knee replacement surgery is a procedure to restore function to the knee. Approximately 1,000,000 knee replacement procedures are performed in the United States every year. There are forecasts of substantial growth by 2030. Recovering from knee replacement surgery requires patience, dedication, Read More
Total Knee Arthroplasty: Restore Knee Function & Mobility
Living with constant knee pain can make everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even sitting down a painful challenge. When medications and physical therapy fail to provide relief from knee pain, orthopedic doctors often recommend total knee arthroplasty. Let’s explore what total Read More
Shoulder Replacement: Restore Function & Improve Quality of Life
Whether you're an older adult with shoulder arthritis, an athlete with a sports injury, or someone who loves to work out, shoulder pain can make it hard to do things you normally do. But there is a procedure called shoulder replacement surgery that can help you get back to your normal life without Read More
Athlete’s Foot: Causes, Symptoms, and How a Podiatrist Can Help
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet. It is caused by fungi that normally live on the skin or dermatophytes. It occurs when there is an imbalance of the microbes on the skin. This type of infection usually starts in between the toes. A fungal infection like Athlete’s foot Read More
Guidelines for Choosing a Foot Doctor
A truly exceptional foot doctor or podiatrist can make a big difference in your life. Podiatrists are specialists in the foot and ankle. If you experience an injury, condition, or symptoms in any structure of the foot or ankle, this is the best doctor to consult. This doctor is a highly trained Read More
The Impact of Plantar Fasciitis Treatment on Your Health
Plantar fasciitis pain is felt along the bottom of the foot, in the arch and heel, where the plantar fascia is located. If you have plantar fasciitis, you are likely feeling stabbing pain in your heel. This type of foot condition can easily become a chronic issue without the right treatment. If Read More
How to Find the Best Hip Replacement Surgeon
Hip surgery is often recommended for patients who suffer from hip conditions such as arthritis and sports injuries. One of the surgical treatments available is joint replacement, which replaces a damaged hip with a prosthetic one. Hip replacement surgeons are the best at performing this sort of Read More
