Arthritis Stiffness and pain in your joints can affect your daily life. Maybe you struggle to type on the computer without pain. Or maybe arthritic inflammation in your knees makes it too painful to exercise or play with your kids. The number of Americans diagnosed with arthritis is projected to reach 78.4 million (that’s 26 […]
Rotator cuff disease is a painful condition that can severely limit your shoulder’s range of motion. This article will walk you through how rotator cuff disease can arise and what you can do about it. What causes rotator cuff disease? The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles that each have a tendon that connects […]
Shoulder injuries commonly develop in throwing athletes who often rely on their shoulder joint for overhand throwing. This article will walk you through the nature of different shoulder injuries and how they can be treated. What shoulder injuries are common for throwing athletes? Sports injuries can be debilitating. Throwing athletes often suffer from shoulder injuries […]
Scoliosis Scoliosis is so common that it affects up to 2-3% of the population! But what exactly is it? Scoliosis is the term used to describe the condition where the spinal column is twisted or shifted. A healthy and aligned spinal column is straight, where a spine with scoliosis has some curvature. This can cause […]
Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica) Also known as Sciatica, lumbar radiculopathy occurs when the lumbar region of the spine is compressed, inflamed, or injured. This causes pain in the sciatic nerve, located in your lower back and extending down each leg. This is extremely common during pregnancy or after straining the lower back. What causes Lumbar Radiculopathy? […]
Herniated Discs A common cause of back pain, herniated discs are relatively common. Many people refer to them as a slipped disc. The bones in your spine are called vertebrae, and they have discs of tissue between them that keep them from becoming damaged. These discs can deteriorate over time, or they can get injured. […]
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Also known as DDD, degenerative disc disease is actually not a disease, it is a condition. The spine is made up of the spinal cord, vertebrae, and discs. The discs cushion the spinal cord and keep the vertebrae from rubbing together and getting damaged. Over time, these discs start to […]
Cervical Radiculopathy Up to 70% of adults will experience neck pain that interferes with their daily activities at some point in their lifetime. Sometimes described as a “pinched nerve”, cervical radiculopathy happens when the bones in the neck become damaged or the surrounding tissue becomes inflamed. It can be painful, but there are several treatments […]
What You Need to Know about Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis can be a painful, frustrating condition for those who suffer from it. This article will show you what causes plantar fasciitis and what you can do to keep it from interfering with your quality of life. What causes plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis occurs when the […]
What You Need to Know about Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are one of the most common accidental orthopedic injuries. This article will give you a better idea of what to expect if you suffer an ankle sprain so that you can know how and when to get it treated. What causes an ankle sprain? Ankle […]
