Author: Orthopedic Associates Team
March 3rd, 2019
We are extremely dependent upon the assortment of bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles that are located in our feet, and our need for each foot to function properly occurs on a continual basis. Not only do we expect our feet to lead us as we walk, but we also depend upon them to perform other… Continue reading Common Causes Of Foot Pain And When You Should Seek Treatment
February 27th, 2019
If the blood that is progressing through your veins is moving too slowly, that can result in a clump of blood cells that is commonly referred to as a clot. If clots form inside a vein that is deep within your body, then the result is referred to as a DVT, which is the abbreviation for… Continue reading What Is A DVT And When Should You Visit A Doctor?
February 20th, 2019
Stress Fractures – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment You don’t want it so you will not be happy if it develops. In fact, you may attempt to convince yourself that you don’t have it if the symptoms of this injury do occur. However, once this health issue has emerged, you will be forced to take it seriously… Continue reading Stress Fractures: Understanding The Causes, Symptoms And Treatments
February 18th, 2019
When you initially see or hear the term ‘shoulder injury’ your first inclination might be to associate that topic with an issue of the rotator cuff, and if you ever find yourself experiencing a shoulder ache, then it is certainly possible that a rotator cuff problem might be the culprit. This is not to suggest… Continue reading What Is Swimmers Shoulder And How Is It Treated?
February 14th, 2019
Sports Injuries – Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention There are a number of reasons why many of us choose to participate in sports or some form of recreational activity. One primary source of motivation is the burst of happiness that we experience both during an after we exert ourselves. This occurs in part because our… Continue reading How A Sports Medicine Doctor Can Help You Through Injury
February 12th, 2019
What Is Arthroscopic Surgery & When To Visit The Doctor At some point in your life, you might find yourself in need of consultation with an orthopedic surgeon, after suddenly encountering an injury that is not only painful but leaves you unable to function as you normally would from a physical standpoint. You don’t have… Continue reading Understanding Arthroscopic Surgery And When You Might Need It
February 5th, 2019
Understanding & Avoiding Neck Pain Your neck not only functions in an important role by connecting your head to your shoulders, but it also performs the critical task of supporting your head. When you consider that the head normally weighs between 11-12 pounds, then the magnitude of your neck’s ongoing challenge becomes more apparent. This… Continue reading What You Can Do To Avoid Neck Pain
January 29th, 2019
Lower Back Pain – Causes, Treatment & Prevention If you suddenly experience pain in your lower back, your discomfort could range anywhere between an ache to an agonizing sensation that hinders your ability to conduct normal activities. This is a common problem, as nearly 80% of all adults will find themselves contending with lower back… Continue reading Lower Back Pain And What You Can Do About It
January 26th, 2019
If you are involved with your day-to-day activities and suddenly feel any form of numbness, tingling, burning, itching, or general weakness in the palm of your hand, your thumb, your index finger, or your middle finger, it is possible that you have carpal tunnel syndrome. What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? This occurs when there is… Continue reading Do I Need Surgery For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
January 15th, 2019
Our feet can be found at the base of our legs, and they provide the foundation from which we stand and move. They perform this critical function during our daily living while working in coordination with our ankles, which are the joints that are located directly above our feet The ankle itself consists of two… Continue reading Ankle Injuries: When I Should I Visit A Doctor?