The joints of the body are designed for fluid movement, and you might think that this means as long as you are using the joint the way it was intended you will be healthy and whole. Yet if you overwork a joint or use it repetitively over time, you can cause an injury that may take time and effort to
Category: Orthopedics
The Three Most Common Reasons for Chronic Hip Pain
Chronic hip pain can be debilitating for some people. Your hips are designed for fluid movement in walking, running, and other movements of the lower body. When you have chronic hip pain, it makes all of those movements more difficult and painful. It is important to address chronic pain to discover its cause and treat the problem at hand. Here
What You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow and Treatment
Elbow pain can be attributed to a number of potential causes, but one of the most common causes of elbow pain is tennis elbow. Although named for the sport in which it occurs most frequently, tennis elbow can occur to anyone at any time. It is caused by overuse or extended use of the elbow joint in repetitive motion. Here’s
The Most Common Conditions that Cause Hip Pain
Have you been experiencing hip pain that is not easily controlled with exercise and over-the-counter medications? There are a lot of different potential causes for hip pain, and most of them have several treatment options. Here are some of the most common conditions that cause hip pain and what you can do about them. Bursitis Bursitis is inflammation of the
Three Signs You May Need Rotator Cuff Treatment
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. Injuries to the rotator cuff are not always immediately apparent. They can be the result of a sudden injury or accident, or they can be the result of repetitive movement and abuse to the joint. Some minor shoulder pain may be immediately dismissed as
What is MAKOplasty Knee Surgery, and Why Might You Need It
Osteoarthritis can cause severe joint pain, which can lead to fatigue and an inability to move freely. There are a number of nonsurgical and surgical treatments for osteoarthritis. When nonsurgical treatments are ineffective, do not relieve pain, and do not improve mobility, surgical options need to be explored. However, you may not be aware that a full knee replacement is
Outpatient Hand Surgery: What You Need to Know About Recovery
Any surgery has recovery time, and outpatient hand surgery is no different. Hand surgery is usually fairly minor, but it can take quite a long time for full recovery. You use your hands automatically without thinking, and because of this it can be difficult to remember to restrict your movement while you are recovering. Here’s what you need to know
Important Limitations During Joint Recovery
If you have recently had an injury to your joint, or you have recently had joint surgery, you have a long road of recovery ahead of you. In order to heal properly and quickly, it is important that you observe the limitations that your doctor lays out for you during your recovery. Pushing yourself too hard to resume normal activities
Speed Up Healing with PRP Treatments
Elbow and Achilles tendon conditions can often be difficult to heal. These parts of the body are in near constant use. Even with immobilization, these injuries and conditions can take weeks or even months to heal properly if left on their own. Now, you can get PRP treatments to help you heal faster and get back to normal movement more
Common Causes of Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can often begin as a slight annoyance and worsen over time into pain that affects your mobility and ability to function normally. Overuse of the elbow is often the cause of elbow pain, and with rest it may feel better. When rest doesn’t help, and pain worsens or lasts for weeks or months, it is time to have