Physical therapy has helped many people who are recovering from an injury, an accident, or surgery. To get the most out of physical therapy, it is good to talk to a qualified medical professional, who is going to help you determine when the best time is for getting physical therapy, as well as the type […]
Knee Replacement Surgery: What To Expect
Knee Replacement Surgery: What to Expect Knee replacement surgery is surgery that is most commonly done to treat a patient with a knee that has been damaged by arthritis, injury, or a combination thereof. Because it involves a recovery period, doctors generally recommend it only as a last resort after more conservative treatments have failed. […]
Back Pain: What Treatments are Available?
You do a little hard work on the weekend around the house and you have shooting pain through the lower and mid of your back by Monday morning. The pain is so intense that you even have to call out of work. So, you feel stuck in a rut where back pain is an inevitable […]
How to Relieve Neck Pain
Neck pain or stiffness is a problem many people face. It can be due to accident, injury, or strain. In addition, this type of soreness can last for quite a while. Usually, it heals on its own. There are steps you can take to get some relief. Some are at-home remedies, while others may require […]
Runner’s Knee: How to Relieve the Discomfort
When you hear the term runner’s knee, it’s easy to think that it is a condition that only affects athletes. But this is not necessarily the case. You don’t have to run a race to develop this type of pain. The truth is that runner’s knee is a common health condition. What is great about […]
Benefits of MAKOPlasty
MAKOPlasty is an exciting new surgical procedure that completely replaces bad knees with the help of a robotic arm. The surgeon guides the robotic arm throughout the surgery to get a level of precision that was not previously possible. Robot-assisted partial knee replacements have been around for over 10 years, but the advanced technology can […]
Ganglion Cysts – Can They Happen to Me?
Ganglion cysts are most commonly seen in the tendons of your joints. People develop them in their hands or their wrists. These non-cancerous lumps are also seen in the ankles and the feet. Ganglion cysts have a circle or oval appearance. Their center is full of a jelly-like fluid. Ganglion cysts vary in size. Smaller […]
Addressing a Rotator Cuff Tear
There are a number of ways that you can get a rotator cuff tear. There are also a number of options available for addressing a rotator cuff tear. If a sufficient amount of rest and rehabilitation do not produce the desired results, then the patient may require a minimally-invasive treatment to help them accomplish the […]
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve. One of the most important nerves in the hand, the median nerve controls the muscles around the bottom of the thumb and provides sensation in the three biggest fingers and the thumb. The nine flexor tendons that flex the thumb and fingers also extend […]
Common Causes of a Herniated Disc
When you have a herniated disc, one of the cushions between the individual bones in your spine is malfunctioning. The disc that sits in between the vertebrae of your spine could be compared to a jelly doughnut. It has a relatively hard outer core with a very soft interior. When a person has a herniated […]
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