The knee functions to allow movement of the leg and is a critical component to walking. When the knee is not functioning properly or has consisted pain when in motion, walking and other knee pain are injury, degeneration and arthritis. Risk factors for knee pain include athletic activity, aging and obesity. Athletic activity puts an…
Phantom limb pain is an occurrence for many who have had a limb amputated. Mild to extreme pain can be felt in the area where the amputation occurred, and for some the pain sensations will disappear or decrease over time. However, there are some who suffer with phantom limb pain for months and years on…
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…
