Meniscus Tears and Surgical Treatments for Sports-Related Injury
A torn meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries found in athletes. These types of injuries commonly occur when the athlete twists their knee.
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Total Shoulder Replacement: What is it?
Total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure that treats severe shoulder osteoarthritis that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment options.
What Different Types of Knee Pain Mean
If you’ve ever experienced pain in one or both of your knees, you’re not alone. What does your knee pain tell you about what’s wrong?
Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve or its roots. The most common cause of sciatica is disc herniation in the lumbar region.
Know the Warning Signs of Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee happens when the cartilage that cushions the bones in the knee starts to erode.
What is Mallet Toe or Hammer Toe?
Both hammer and mallet toes are conditions within the feet that affects different joint areas. Find out more about causes, risks & symptoms.
How to Manage & Prevent Arthritis in the Hands
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday There is no known cure for arthritis, which commonly affects the hands. However, a person can take steps to lower the risk of arthritis developing or worsening and to reduce and manage pain. These steps include practicing specific exercises and making dietary changes and adjustments to daily habits. Arthritis is a […]
6 Signs of Spinal Stenosis
Article feature on Spine-Health Does your back, arm, or leg pain seem to come and go, depending on what you’re doing at the moment? This sign may indicate spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis happens when the bony openings for your spinal nerves (foramen) and/or the spinal cord (central canal) become narrow. This narrowing may compress your […]
Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain With 7 Essential Everyday Exercises
Article featured on Healthline If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may know that exercise is good for you. But finding the time, energy, and motivation to actually get moving may be difficult. This can be especially true when you’re dealing with painful, stiff joints. Exercise can help people living with RA: reduce pain improve joint function […]
How to Treat & Identify Calf Pain
Article featured on Cleveland Clinic What is calf muscle pain? Calf muscle pain can be a dull ache or a sharp pain in the back of your leg, behind your shinbone. It can feel a little different for everyone. If you get pain when you’ve been doing something physical like walking or running, the cause […]