Entries by orthosportsmed

Sleep Hygiene and Back Pain

Article Featured on Spine Health Institute Give Your Spine a Good Night’s Rest Sleep. It’s one of the most natural and nurturing human activities, and it’s something we all require to keep our minds and bodies functioning properly. But did you know you can actually sleep the WRONG way? Think about the last time you […]

How to Keep Your Spine Healthy As You Age

Article Featured on Spine Health Institute As we get older, it’s not uncommon to experience increased aches, pains and joint stiffness. Many of us assume this discomfort just goes with the territory – and in fact, when it comes to the spine, some decline in function and flexibility may be expected as the bones and intervertebral disks […]

Back Pain: Common Spine Problems & Causes of Back Pain

Reviewed By: Tyler Wheeler, MD | Article Featured on Medicinenet.com Are you glad you can stand or sit upright? Thank your spine, a stack of little bones called vertebrae along the center of your back, from your seat to your neck. It supports your head, shoulders, and upper body. Your spine plays another key role: The […]

10 Ways To Improve Your Recovery After Surgery

By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN | Article Featured on Verywellfit If you are having surgery, you may be interested in how you can heal faster, return to work faster, maybe even get back to the gym faster. Overall, recovering from surgery is a straightforward process of following the discharge instructions, which can be challenging for some individuals. For most […]

What is Compartment Syndrome?

Article Featured on AAOS Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels. This pressure can decrease blood flow, which prevents nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells. Compartment syndrome can be either acute or chronic. Acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency. It is usually […]

High School Sports Injuries

Article Featured on AAOS Every year, millions of teenagers participate in high school sports. An injury to a high school athlete can be a significant disappointment for the teen, the family, and the coaches. The pressure to play can lead to decisions that may lead to additional injury with long-term effects. High school sports injuries […]