Facet joints are located between each set of vertebrae in the spine from the neck to the tailbone. These joints allow each vertebrae to move in sync with the vertebrae directly above and below it. When there is inflammation and swelling of tissue in and around the facet joint space, pain occurs. Facet injections can…
A groin strain results from applying an excessive amount of stress on the muscles in the groin and thigh area. When these muscles are tensed excessively or suddenly, they can become over-stretched or torn. Groin strains are common in people who play sports that require a lot of running and jumping, and those sports that…
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia runs across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. When it is inflamed, it causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with the very first steps taken in the morning. The pain can be worked out once…
Achilles tendinitis is qualified as an “overuse injury” of the Achilles tendon, which is the band of tissue that connects the calf muscle at the back of the lower leg to the heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most regularly occurs in runners and middle-aged adults who participate in recreational sporting activities. Symptoms of achilles tendinitis usually…
Whether you play sports professionally or recreationally, knee injuries are common among the physically active. Twisting the knee, jamming the leg, and hard falls are often common injuries, but the outcomes can have long term effects. Chronic knee pain is associated with many people who put repeated, continuous stress on their knee joints. This chronic…
Radiofrequency ablation is a specific treatment used to help people with chronic low back and neck pain and people who suffer from arthritic pain in the joints. This procedure uses an electrical current produced by a radio wave to head up an inflamed area of nerve tissue in the spine. By heating up the inflamed…
Leg pain can range from a mild nuisance that comes and goes to a debilitating pain that makes walking, sleeping or engaging in simply everyday activities difficult. Some people experience leg pain as a soreness or aching feeling, some feel it as a burning sensation, while others experience a pins and needles tingling with numbness…
Chronic and acute back pain can cause people to miss out on the activities they enjoy with family and friends. When icing the back at home no longer seems to be working for you, call Ortho Sport & Spine for relief. Our double board certified physicians are experts when it comes to diagnosing and treating…
Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians provides endoscopic discectomy for patients who have acute and chronic back pain from debilitating conditions or injury. Endoscopic discectomy is a non-invasive outpatient surgical procedure used to remove herniated disc material. Our doctors understand that back surgery is not needed for everyone. In fact, if it can be avoided, it…
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are similar conditions that are caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm. Tennis elbow pain generally occurs on the outside of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow typically occurs on the inside of the elbow. This pain is not limited to only those who participate in playing…
