Are you one of the millions who spend their days hunched over a desk, or perhaps you're an avid athlete who pushes the limits of your body? Either way, you've likely experienced the nagging discomfort of back pain at some point. But what if we told you that relief could be within reach, through a [Read More]
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Bunions and Foot Pain: Treatment Options and Prevention Strategies
While your feet might seem like a small part of your body, they carry the weight of your entire body. That’s why any foot pain or discomfort can cause great agony. Bunions are a common cause of foot pain. They are characterized by a bony bump on the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. [Read More]
What Do Orthopedic Surgeons Do?
Orthopedic surgeons are highly trained physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, diseases, and injuries. They offer not only surgical solutions, but also a wide range of nonoperative therapies which improve movement, relieve pain, and help people regain [Read More]
Reasons Why Your Feet Hurt When Walking
Our feet are intricately designed to take us places while bearing our weight. However, when we’re putting too much pressure on our feet – especially when we don’t stop to take occasional breaks during an active day – then they can begin to hurt when we walk. Experiencing foot pain due to overuse [Read More]
Let Our Orthopedist Help You With Your Acute or Chronic Back Pain
Have you ever had a mild, dull ache in your back and can't find a solution for it? Or maybe even minor movements trigger sharp and shooting pain? Well, you're not alone. Back pain can affect anyone, whether young adults or the elderly. The pain can either focus on a specific area or affect the [Read More]
Treatments for Foot Pain
Foot pain can be debilitating because of the affect it can have on our lives. Our feet are crucial to us moving around and being active. When foot pain develops, it can hinder your movements and prevent you from doing the things you love. If you suffer from foot pain, it’s important to get prompt [Read More]
Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc
The spinal column comprises the vertebrae, discs, and spinal cord. Each set of two adjacent vertebrae in the spine have a cushiony disc between them. The disc protects the vertebrae from rubbing against each other when the person bends their torso backward, forward, or to the sides, providing smooth [Read More]
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
In a healthy human hip, the ball portion of the upper thighbone is covered by the hip socket. When the ball portion of the thighbone isn’t completely encased, the hip joint can become dislocated, causing the ball to become loose in the socket – a condition known as developmental dysplasia of the [Read More]
Arthroscopy Benefits vs. Open Surgery
When your doctor has recommended that you have surgery on one of your joints, it’s a good idea for you to know and understand what your choices are. With sports-related injuries, there are typically two approaches: arthroscopic surgery and traditional open surgery. Each of these types has its [Read More]
Mobile Devices and Neck Pain
If you spend a few hours or more on your phone, tablet, or other handheld device and are experiencing neck pain, you might not be surprised to hear that there's a connection between the two. Mobile devices are almost impossible to avoid, and many people spend a lot of time on them for leisure and [Read More]
