Carpal tunnel syndrome causes obvious symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the hand, wrist, and fingers – all fingers except the pinkie. It is caused by irritation or pressure being frequently placed on the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the carpal tunnel in the wrist to the thumb, index finger, middle […]
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Benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery
People with chronic joint pain often have damaged joints. While a lot of joint pain can be relieved with medication, physical therapy, and other treatments, there comes a point when the damage progresses enough for such treatments to become ineffective. For such situations, joint replacement surgery may be the answer. Joint replacement surgery involves removing […]
Nutrition that Can Enhance Sports Performance
No matter what level of athlete you are – or are striving to be – anyone who takes their health and sport seriously knows that their body needs fuel to reach peak sports performance. People who want to take their athletic performance to the next level, as well as those whose busy and sometimes frantic […]
Staying Motivated Through Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is used to treat a variety of injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. It can help reduce pain, restore and maintain physical function, as well as offer many other health benefits. In order to get the most from your physical therapy treatment, it takes commitment and motivation, which can be difficult to […]
Common Orthopedic Foot Conditions
Foot conditions can be caused by a variety of reasons and can affect people of all ages. Medical treatment may be necessary if the condition persists or if there is a foot infection that does not subside. From standing and walking to playing sports and running, our feet play a very important role in supporting […]
Restrictions after Hip Surgery
Most people who need hip surgery can’t wait for the day it finally happens. They wake the morning of the procedure, nervous but excited that soon, the pain they have been experiencing for quite some time will finally go away and that the road to recovery is right around the corner. Having hip surgery – […]
Tests Needed Before Joint Replacement Surgery
So your orthopedic surgeon has recommended joint replacement surgery for your condition – likely due to severe arthritis, osteoporosis, or injury. Not everyone is a suitable candidate for the procedure, so if you are, you can rest assured that it has had decades of improvements and now provides outstanding results. Today, joint replacement surgery can […]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Back Pain
If you suffer with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is a common problem and is one of the main reasons why people take sick leave from work. If you are finding that your back pain is interfering with your daily life, it could be time to talk to an experienced orthopedist who […]
What Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
If you have a severe sports injury, a musculoskeletal injury that doesn’t seem to be healing, or you just want to improve your overall performance and fitness level in a safe way, then it may be time to seek the specialized knowledge of a sports medicine doctor. Sports medicine is a relatively new specialty area […]
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain can be frustrating and can prevent you from carrying out many normal, everyday activities. It can be caused by a number of different factors, from a sudden sports injury to an underlying condition such as arthritis. If you have knee pain that doesn’t seem to be improving, it may require further evaluation and […]
