When faced with the potential of having a surgery, it’s important to walk into your scheduled surgery day confident that it will be correctly performed. One way to build your confidence on surgery day is to make sure you’ve done all of your homework. Getting a second opinion is the best way to feel confident…
Take a deep breath. Can you smell it? It’s spring! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and everyone is getting outside doing the activities they love most. Whether your favorite outdoor activity is tennis, soccer, or just a stroll around the neighborhood, you will not be able to experience these if your have the unfortunate…
It can happen as the result of simply walking, but when it does, spraining your ankle can be debilitating and painful. It can also contribute to chronic pain down the road, and further injury if not treated properly. A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle twists or rolls, tearing the tough bands (ligaments) that help…
What are orthobiologics? Orthobiologics are products used by orthopedic and sports medicine physicians to help fractured bones, or injured muscles, ligaments and tendons heal more quickly. They are made of substances that are naturally occurring in the human body. What are the different types of orthobiologics? Bone grafts, autologous blood, autologous conditioned serum, and growth…
After an injury, it can take a while to get back on your feet, and back to the activities you love. But that doesn’t mean you can’t give your body a boost in the process. These things can help arm your body with what it needs after an injury that’s left you sidelined. Rest. For…
According to a recent study conducted by the American Osteopathic Association, misdiagnosis of foot and ankle injuries can lead to poor patient outcomes, including long-term disability and the further development of disabling conditions. The study goes on to recommend that physicians seek out additional imaging and second opinions rather than risk a potential misdiagnosis of…
Some of our favorite athletes are gearing up for the upcoming Super Bowl, and part of that prep work is making sure everyone steers clear of injury. Anterior cruciate ligament or ACL tears are one of the top reasons we see professional and non-professional athletes sidelined for weeks and months, unable to train or play.…
We’ve got a bedtime tip for chronic back pain sufferers or those living with a sports injury. Before turning in for the night, grab some Epsom salt and run a bath. Warm baths can help relieve musculoskeletal pain associated with conditions such as chronic back pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia by increasing blood circulation, relaxing stiff…
As 2016 draws to a close, the team at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians wants to wish all our patients and patient families a Happy New Year. We spent the past year providing quality medical care to a wide range of patients, and we’ve gotten to see people get off the bench and back to…
The New Year is approaching fast, and this means you may have already begun considering your resolutions. If so, make sure to include “be more mindful of back and spine health” to your list. It may sound silly, but taking care of your spine is critical to maintaining and improving your overall health. Your spine…
