Article featured on Arkansas Surgical Hospital What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a deterioration of vertebrae that causes narrowing of the openings of the spinal column. Over time, this puts pressure on the nerves inside the spinal column. In most cases, individuals develop spinal stenosis in either the neck (called cervical stenosis) or the […]
Article featured on verywellfit, Medically reviewed by Vanessa Nzeh, MD on May 01, 2021 Office work is well known for being detrimental to people’s backs due to prolonged periods of sitting. But, there’s another body part that excessive typing, texting, scrolling, and mouse-clicking wreak havoc on, too—the hands and wrists. Hand and wrist pain is a notable […]
Article feature on MedicalNewsToday, Medically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., R.N., CRNA Lower back pain can affect a person’s sleep as well as their daily activities, and sleeping in certain positions can cause or worsen the issue. Below, learn about some appropriate sleeping positions for people with lower back pain. Then, find advice about choosing the […]
Article from Orthogate Arthritis pain is not something pleasant for anyone to live with. Although it is often thought as a side effect of aging, many younger people are affected by inflammatory arthritis. With that in mind, there is a large part of the workforce constantly suffering from arthritis pains. Odds are, you are either […]
Article on MedicalNewsToday, medically reviewed by William Morrison, M.D. — Written by Caroline Gillott on December 5, 2017 Frozen shoulder is a common condition in which the shoulder stiffens, reducing its mobility. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis. The term “frozen shoulder” is often used incorrectly for arthritis, but these two conditions are unrelated. Frozen shoulder refers specifically […]
Article on WebMD, reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on March 15, 2020 The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint — the body’s largest — fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for example, by going for a run), […]
From WebMD, medically reviewed on October 8, 2020 Getting control of you moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult, here are some common reasons why. You’re Having a Flare Red, warm, swollen joints are inflamed. A flare is when inflammation in your body spikes. Your symptoms can get worse. You might also have a […]
From Noyes Knee Institute Strong, healthy knees are important for your mobility. Unfortunately, the knee joint is easily injured and is susceptible to damage from arthritis. Any damage or injury to the knee is painful and may limit your daily activities. Depending on which part of your knee is damaged, you may have the option […]
Medically reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT — Written by Jennifer Berry on January 2, 2019 | Article featured on Medical News Today The neck contains muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. These work together to support the head and allow it to move in many directions. The neck may become stiff or painful when overused or injured. A stiff neck […]
Article featured on UCSF Health Ankle sprains are the most common ankle injury among regular athletes and weekend warriors. The top orthopedic complaint, sprains occur in an estimated 27,000 Americans a day. Many athletes, however, who suffer from ankle sprains tend to play right through their injury, which can lead to lifelong problems with recurring […]