Common Risk Factors of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes a decrease in bone mineral density and bone mass. Learn about common risk factors.
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Sprained Your Ankle? What to Do Now
You step off a sidewalk curb, land wrong after shooting a basketball or stumble on uneven ground. Your ankle pops, twists or crunches, and now you’re limping and sore. You may just have sprained your ankle.
Hand Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment
Hand arthritis can significantly impact your ability to perform daily tasks and enjoy your favorite activities. The pain, stiffness, and limited mobility associated with this condition can be debilitating. However, seeking the right hand arthritis treatment can help you regain control over your body and improve your quality of life.
What Happens When You Ignore a Hairline Fracture
Article featured on The Injury Clinic If you break a bone, you instinctively seek medical care. However, if you don’t realize that a hairline fracture is developing, you might delay treatment, which is why hairline fractures can lead to significant musculoskeletal issues. Hairline fractures are less severe than compound fractures that break the skin. There […]
Joint & Bone Health: Injury Prevention Tips
Injuries can have a significant impact on bone and joint health. If you have a bone fracture or torn ligaments or tendons, your musculoskeletal health is severely compromised. T
Numb Fingers? It Could Be Nerve Compression
If your hand frequently feels numb or painful and fine motor tasks are difficult, nerve compression may be the underlying cause.
Effective Exercises for Hip Bursitis
Article featured on The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of Palm Beaches Hip bursitis (also known as Trochanteric bursitis) is a condition in which a fluid-filled sac (bursa) near the outer part of the hip becomes inflamed. This inflammation can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or even lying on your side. […]
Did You Know That Yoga Has Orthopedic Benefits?
Article featured on Tulsa Bone & Joint Finding time to relax is hard in our fast-paced lives and busy schedules. Maintaining excellent orthopedic health is crucial to our well-being. One exercise fully embraces healing, improves flexibility, and enhances mental wellness: yoga. Here are five benefits yoga can contribute to orthopedic health: Joint Mobility and Flexibility […]
Ergonomic Tips for Prolonged Sitting
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can be a major cause of back pain, cause increased stress of the back, neck, arms and legs and can add a tremendous amount of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs.
Bone-on-Bone Arthritis: Is Knee Replacement the Only Option?
Many patients are told they have “bone-on-bone” arthritis, or end-stage osteoarthritis, on their x-ray and immediately worry that knee replacement surgery is their only option. Truth is, it might not be the only option.