Making your home festive for the holidays can be fun and exciting but carries significant risks for orthopedic injuries. Every year, holiday decorating leads to trips to the emergency room for fractures, back pain and other injuries. Here are three ways you can protect yourself from back pain while preparing for the holidays. Practice Proper…
“Relaxing” is a subjective term that can mean different things to different people. This is mostly due to the fact that relaxation falls into two broad categories. The first describes activities that involve using as little energy as possible, whereas the second may include sports and other physical pursuits. Basically, you can feel relaxed doing…
Retired athletes often face challenges when it comes to orthopedic help. While you may no longer compete at the highest level, it is important to maintain physical activity levels in order to stay healthy and active. However, this can also put a lot of pressure on your joints, which may lead to pain and injuries.…
Can you remember walking into a gym for the first time? You were likely eager to start working out, but weren’t sure what you were supposed to do. With regular gym use, most people begin to feel more comfortable. It is not unusual for gym users to experience pain or suffer injuries. However, your form…
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…
