Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder (Degenerative Calcification) Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder occurs when calcium deposits form in the tendons of the rotator cuff. The tendons and the surrounding tissues will then become inflamed, causing pain. This condition most commonly affects individuals over the age of forty.. Overview The rotator cuff is made up of […]
Do You Need A Total Knee Replacement? If your knee is severely damaged and non-surgical treatments, like medications and walking support, are not working, your doctor might suggest that you get a total knee replacement surgery. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding on why you might need a total […]
EMG’s An EMG, or an electromyogram, is an amazing measurement tool to help diagnose nerve and muscle problems. Simply put, it uses electrodes to measure how well your body is responding to your brain. Many people experience muscle pain or nerve pain, and it can be difficult to pinpoint where that pain is coming from […]
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection Over 30% of Americans struggle with back or neck pain each year. That is over a third of the population! Fortunately, there are many options for treating back pain. In some cases, this can be treated easily through chiropractic help, physical therapy, or even hot and cold compresses at home. […]
Pain management is one of the most difficult and complicated topics in medicine, and fibromyalgia is not an exception to that. Chronic pain can be very challenging to address, and sometimes it does take trial and error. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is also very difficult to diagnose and is sometimes misdiagnosed multiple times. This is due to […]
The field of physiatry is the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as PM&R. Physiatrists focus on their patient’s quality of life and helping them regain functionality in their bodies. There are many different conditions that can be treated through physiatry, and physiatrists specialize in analyzing the patient’s situation and creating effective treatment plans. […]
Neuromuscular disorders are a group of orthopedic conditions that stem from nerve issues within the muscles. Many of these are treatable and manageable with the right care and management by an experienced doctor. Each of these disorders can be characterized by certain symptoms, and fall into the subcategories of muscle disorders, junction disorders, and neuropathy. […]
One of the most common conditions of the hand or wrist is known as carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition is centered within the nerves in the wrist. Running through the center of the wrist into the hand is a nerve called the median nerve. If this nerve becomes squeezed or compressed in any way, it […]
Muscle or tendon pain can affect everyone: from a weekend warrior who joined a city softball league, to a collegiate volleyball player, to an avid recreational gardener. There may be no bony injury so x-rays would be normal. However, a focused physical exam can reveal that while there are no fractures, there can still be […]
Medial Versus Lateral Epicondylitis Medial and lateral epicondylitis are both painful conditions that commonly affect the elbows of different athletes. This article will help you better understand both conditions and their recommended treatments. What’s the difference between medial and lateral epicondylitis? On either side of the elbow joint are bony bumps that connect to the […]
