Category: Patient Education
February 17th, 2021
You’ve tried pain medications, physical therapy, and other non-invasive treatments… and now the orthopedic doctor is recommending surgery. The idea of back surgery might seem overwhelming, but modern technology has resulted in incredible advances in the industry. A skilled surgeon can address the root cause of your pain, helping you overcome the chronic symptoms that… Continue reading An Overview of Back Surgery and Spine Surgery
November 30th, 2020
It might seem like an intimidating experience to schedule a knee replacement surgery. But the truth is that this surgery is highly effective and quite common in the sports medicine industry. Technology has come a long way in recent years, giving us access to new procedures and medical treatments that provide more remarkable results than… Continue reading What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery – Recovery Overview – Sports Medicine
November 17th, 2020
Knee pain can disrupt every aspect of life – making it hard to walk, exercise, and even take care of household chores. Whether you are experiencing acute knee pain after an injury or you have a chronic ache that never seems to go away, it might be time to talk to a sports medicine specialist.… Continue reading Types of Knee Surgery (Arthroscopic Knee Surgery) in Sports Medicine
October 28th, 2020
Do you know the services offered by orthopedic surgeons? The orthopedic specialty focuses on the musculoskeletal system including the bones, ligaments, joints, muscles, and tendons. These parts of the body are essential to everyday life activities since a person’s movement is affected by the function of their limbs and skeleton system. Orthopedic Subspecialties Orthopedic surgeons… Continue reading What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
September 26th, 2020
One small misstep off a curb or a turn of your ankle on the sports field can have lasting effects, taking you out of the game and making it hard to walk. When the ankle is overstretched or rolled, it can pull on the ligaments hard enough to cause a sprain. This injury is quite… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Sprained Ankles
September 17th, 2020
Back pain is more than a minor inconvenience – it’s a medical concern that can disrupt every aspect of your life. When you are walking around with a sore back, you likely find it difficult to participate in some of your normal activities such as sports, work, and household responsibilities. Sometimes, serious back pain can… Continue reading What You Can Do About Back Pain
August 21st, 2020
After a long night’s sleep, you should wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and energized for a new day. But people suffering from chronic pain sometimes find that the morning is difficult because they wake up with intense pain to start the day. Morning back pain can be frustrating, especially when you have a… Continue reading Do You Have Lower Back Pain in the Morning?
August 9th, 2020
When you get home after your daily workout session, do you sometimes feel an aching in your shins? Running and jogging can be a great way to get your heart rate up, but it can be frustrating if you experience increasing pain because of shin splints. What are Shin Splints? You’ve probably heard this term… Continue reading What are Shin Splints?
July 10th, 2020
The increased risk of bone fractures and breaks later in life is often associated with osteoporosis. Over time, this health condition causes the bones to weaken, so they can break easily. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, or you are looking to help a family member with this condition, it’s important to be proactive in… Continue reading How to Prevent Osteoporosis
June 12th, 2020
Most people are familiar with common signs of dehydration: muscle cramps, excessive thirst, and lightheadedness. But it is important to note that these symptoms occur when a person is severely dehydrated – other less-noticeable symptoms can occur due to mild dehydration. Just because you aren’t experiencing the serious symptoms listed above doesn’t mean that you… Continue reading Dehydration and Joint Pain: How Your Hydration is Affecting Joint Health
