What Is a Hip Flexor Strain and How Is It Treated?
Hip flexor strains are most often caused by “overdoing it.” While not usually serious, this injury can be quite painful if left untreated. Understanding what a hip flexor strain is and its symptoms can help […]
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What Is a Labral Tear and How Is It Treated?
Does your shoulder catch or lock when you lift heavy objects? You may be experiencing symptoms of a labral tear. Understanding what a labral tear is and the types of treatments a shoulder specialist offers […]
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Discover the Benefits of PRP Injections for Knee Arthritis
Using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for knee arthritis is a relatively new treatment option that utilizes your own blood to help relieve knee pain and promote long-lasting healing. Discover the many benefits of PRP treatments […]
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What Is Spinal Stenosis and How Is It Treated?
Spinal stenosis is a common orthopedic injury that occurs most often in the lower back and the neck. Understanding what spinal stenosis is and the types of treatments spine specialists offer can help you get […]
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How Do You Know if You Tore Your ACL?
Knee injuries can be painful and debilitating. Your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a tissue band of ligaments that hold the knee bones together. The function of the ACL is to prevent your shinbone from […]
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Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis
The shoulder joint has more movement than any other joint in the body. Shoulder arthritis can make these frequent movements more painful. What is Shoulder Arthritis? The two main types of shoulder arthritis are: Osteoarthritis […]
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Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel
What is Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that comes from the irritation of the wrist’s median nerve. The median nerve is located in your carpal tunnel. When the nerve is pressed […]
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What is a Strain Injury?
Common orthopedic injuries include sprains and strains. While these terms are used interchangeably, they are both very different types of injuries. What is a Strain? A strain is an injury to a tendon or muscle. […]
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How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Ankle to Heal?
What Are the Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle? Sprained ankle symptoms depend on the severity of the sprain and may include: Pain, particularly when you put too much weight on the foot Ankle is tender […]
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What Happens if Plantar Fasciitis is Left Untreated?
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of a thick, dense band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). […]
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