June and July have been exciting months for soccer fans. Atlanta already hosts our amazing Atlanta United FC. Everyone’s favorite midfielder, Miguel Almiron, with his big smile and powerful moves keep us coming back to watch more. And now the World Cup is in full swing in the month of July. If you’re a soccer…
Your Achilles tendon is your strongest and largest tendon in your body. It is also known as the heel cord or calcaneal tendon. It is located on the back of your leg and connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. That makes it a very important part of your body, and if something goes…
Your body is an amazing machine. And just like any machine, if something goes wrong it usually has a way to let you know. At times, your body will just stop functioning. Other times, it may function but with a great deal of pain. And there are other times when your body actually makes sounds…
At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we know it can be a challenge when you have an injury or condition that requires treatment. The emotional strain stacked on top of whatever physical pain you may be experiencing can be overwhelming. In addition to physical and emotional strains you may be experiencing, your mental capacity is…
If you just had, or about to have Scoliosis Surgery there are some common guidelines for your recovery at home. While all patients respond to surgery at a different pace and experience a varying level of severity of the condition, there are general things you can typically expect after surgery. Caring For Your Incision If…
The Masters are over and they’ve left everyone with the desire to head out to the golf course to try to attempt the amazing shots made during the tournament. Golf is a great sport. Most people consider it a relatively safe sport considering the lack of contact involved with other players, objects and the ground.…
Will you be packing your bags this summer for a grand getaway? The planning, saving and anticipation of your trip can be a huge part of the trip itself. It’s fun to dream about the places you will go this summer to escape. As you do your planning, please remember to keep your neck in…
Happy Mother’s Day from us at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians. We love to celebrate and highlight moms and moms-to-be at our practice during the month of May. We know that one of the best gifts you can receive if you have back pain is relief from it. If you suffer from chronic or acute…
At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we specialize in providing expert rehabilitation care for individuals who have experienced workplace injuries. When most people consider workplace injuries they think about heavy or improper lifting, faulty workstation set-up, improper safety precautions and unsafe conditions for working. These are all common causes of injuries in the workplace. Stress…
There are preventive measures you can take to avoid getting carpal tunnel syndrome. By increasing your awareness of how you position and use your hands and equipment can help you initiate changes you can make to prevent getting carpal tunnel syndrome. While there are some health conditions, habits and diseases that can increase your likelihood…
