The hip joint connects the leg to the pelvis. Any arthritis, injury, or mechanical stress to the hip joint can result in hip, buttock, leg, or low back pain. Hip joint injections are often found to be successful for those with symptoms of hip pain. Hip joint injections can relieve pain and discomfort, and they…
Shock absorbers on bicycles and automobiles make rides smoother for their passengers. The body was also designed with its own personal set of shock absorbers known as spinal discs. These discs act as shock absorbers for the spine and help to keep the spine flexible. When the discs are damaged it is called a herniated…
At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we treat many patients who have excruciating neck and back pain from injuries and uncontrollable conditions. However, we also treat many patients whose back pain could have been avoided. Our goal at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians is to help all of our patients stay active and enjoy their…
The feet take a lot of steps each and every day. Whether you are a medical professional who walks back and forth in the office seeing patients, a stay-at-home mom who chases toddlers all day long, or an athlete whose performance depends greatly upon the quality and quantity of steps during activity – the feet…
A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries for athletes and non-athletes. While a sprained ankle is a common sports injury, many adults and children suffer from this injury while walking on an uneven surface. The ankle bones and ankle joint are held together by ligaments. These ligaments protect the ankle joint from…
Back and neck pain are often the most difficult types of pain to live with. Because the spinal cord affects movement for every part of the body, there is no avoiding pain when the back and neck are involved. Spine surgery was typically done as “open surgery,” meaning that a long incision was made into…
It is estimated that each year in the United States up to twenty percent of patients who undergo spine surgery still have some degree of persistent back or leg pain afterwards. Post Laminectomy Syndrome is the condition that refers to the unsuccessful results of spine surgery by the patient and physician. Spine surgery is done…
Even if you’re not a tennis player. Tennis Elbow is a painful muscle strain that is caused by overuse and repetitive motion. Predominant in athletes and, unsurprisingly, tennis players, the term ‘Tennis elbow’ is actually a misnomer. This type of strain can happen to anyone whose forearm muscles are used in a repetitive motion. Painters,…
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure designed to alleviate back pain caused by spinal fractures and other spinal conditions. A spinal fracture or spinal condition can be difficult to cope with because it can cause intense pain, but kyphoplasty is designed to help patients find relief. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we are an…
Sciatica is the pain that radiates from the lower back through the hips and buttocks, traveling down the sciatic nerve. Except in rare occasions, sciatica affects only one side of the body. Sciatica is a symptom of another cause, most commonly from a herniated disc or bone spur that is compressing part of a nerve…
