Try as we might to stay safe and fit, most of us will experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. In fact, lower back pain is second only to the common cold as the ailment most addressed by primary care doctors. Usually, the pain is minor and transitory, caused by strenuous activity, […]
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Pediatric Orthopedics: What to Expect
Pediatric orthopedics is a specialty dedicated to addressing the full spectrum of injuries and conditions that affect children’s musculoskeletal system—their bones, joints, growth plates, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. At North Country Orthopaedic Group, our orthopedic specialists have advanced training and expertise to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal problems in children. Our orthopedic specialists are fully cognizant […]
What Does a Physical Medicine Doctor Do?
Physical medicine doctors, also known as physiatrists, specialize in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of a patient’s physical function – whether the issue is due to disease or injury. These physicians help to restore movement and capability using a whole-body approach to treat patients. Physiatry is often called “physical medicine and rehabilitation” (PM&R). Conditions that are […]
What Life Looks Like After Total Joint Replacement
Once the noninvasive or minimally invasive treatments do not work anymore to quell your joint pain, the best solution may be to have a total joint replacement. In this treatment, the damaged joint is removed and replaced with a new, artificial (prosthetic) internal joint. Among the questions that usually arise from patients who are considering […]
Is carpal tunnel surgery worth it?
Carpal tunnel surgery relieves symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring finger. Someone with carpal tunnel syndrome may drop things frequently due to a weakening grip. This condition affects more women than men and usually occurs in women over the age of 30. […]
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Whiplash?
Whiplash, medically termed as cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) syndrome, is a neck injury that occurs when the head jerks forward and backward as a result of a rapid, forceful impact to it. Whiplash is typically caused by rear-end vehicular collisions, but it can also occur due to sports accidents and other types of traumas, such as […]
When Should You See a Doctor for Back Pain?
It’s easy to shrug off back pain, thinking it’s just a normal part of aging or it’ll just go away on its own. That might be true to some extent: your chances of having back pain increase as you age, and most cases of back pain either resolve on their own or subside after a […]
Why You Should Get in the Right Frame of Mind for Physical Therapy
Whether you have had orthopedic surgery, a musculoskeletal or neurological injury, or your doctor has recommended that you see a physical therapist, you can look forward to regaining physical strength and flexibility through physical therapy. A physical therapist (PT) can help you improve your overall health and function as well as to control and mitigate […]
5 Everyday Habits that Destroy Your Joints
If you have knee, hip, or shoulder pain, or painful arthritis in your hands, it’s a good idea to consider what you may be doing on a daily basis that is making your condition worse. Let’s talk about a few of the most common reasons behind joint pain, and where you can go here in […]
Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an issue commonly associated with people who have jobs that require frequent and intricate movements. Most people think this condition only applies to those with office jobs, such as typists. However, there are many other occupations, hobbies, and activities that cause this condition. Some examples include athletes, knitters, painters, mechanics, musicians, […]
