Achilles tendinitis often affects runners who suddenly increase their running intensity or duration. However, it can happen to anyone. The Achilles tendon is your largest tendon, stretching from the heel bone to the calf muscle behind your ankle. It supports ankle and calf movement, enabling you to stand on your tiptoes, point your toes and…
Bicep tendon tears are uncommon. If it happens, it is usually by accident when lifting something heavy. Other causes include falling, repetitive use, shoulder tendonitis, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff injuries and aging. The bicep is an upper arm muscle located in the front of your arm that aids in flexing the elbow and rotating the…
Ankle injuries are common in sports. About 45% of athletic injuries are ankle-related. However, they are not limited to athletes. Every day, 28,000 people seek medical attention for ankle injuries in the United States. Ankle pain from rolling, twisting or turning can be short-lived. Many people who sprain their ankle may limp for a few…
There are several methods that we can use at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians to identify joint deterioration or other problematic conditions. A specialist will investigate medical history, any congenital health problems and explore aspects of your lifestyle and diet that could be contributing to painful symptoms. While these techniques are helpful in determining potential…
As we age, the joints will begin to suffer wear-and-tear. This process occurs at varying rates depending on the individual’s lifestyle, health condition and various hereditary factors. Additionally, very few people escape experiencing joint problems at some point in life. There are common joint conditions that will affect millions of Americans – most of which…
Discogenic pain is a common condition, afflicting up to six million Americans. Symptoms will depend on the source of the problem. You may experience acute or chronic back pain when active, sitting, coughing or sneezing. Many patients experience symptoms that spread to the neck or legs. This type of pain stems from a damaged vertebral…
There are over 18,000 motor vehicle accidents in America each day. If you have been injured in a collision, it may impact your life in several ways. From your career to lifestyle, everything can change in a second. It is important to seek effective treatment to find relief from debilitating symptoms. Car accidents can result…
Many careers are physically demanding and may result in the development of joint or back problems. If you have worked hard all your life, suffering from chronic pain is not a fair reward. The team at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians can offer you relief at one of our nationwide clinics. Construction, warehousing and farming…
If you are an athlete, running drills is likely a familiar activity. The purpose of this practice is to create muscle memory. When you are competing, your limbs will begin to automatically react in specific ways in predicted scenarios. While muscle memory is a beneficial reaction in most sports, it can come at a cost.…
An ACL tear is often referred to as blowing out your knee. The description feels apt. When the ACL is torn, a patient often feels horrific pain and loses knee function. Surgery is a common treatment, but alternative methods can also be effective for some tears. What is the ACL? The ACL is the anterior…
