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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Why Are My Joints Stiff?
Stiffness can affect any joint in your body, including your fingers, hands, wrists, knees, and elbows. You may find it more difficult than usual to walk, stand, type, or perform other daily tasks and should […]
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How Does Colder Weather Affect my Knee Injury?
If you have a knee injury, you may have noticed that your knee pain changes with the weather. Many people experience a flare-up of knee pain in the winter months. What Causes Knee Pain in […]
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5 Easy Ways to Help With my Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can make life more difficult, whether it’s causing pain and interfering with your sleep or it’s limiting what you can do. Fortunately, there are some ways to help relieve the pain. In this […]
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