Anyone experiencing knee pain wants to know how to find immediate relief from the symptoms, and why not, when knee pain is so difficult to ignore? The last thing you need is knee pain that prevents you from doing chores, focusing on your work, and spending quality time with your family. You want relief and
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IN SEARCH OF SPINAL PAIN SOLUTIONS: There Are Several Ways To Address Neck And Back Pain
Approximately 80 percent of Americans will experience spinal pain at some point in their lives. While most people experience neck and back pain for a relatively short amount of time, a small percentage of patients have long-term pain. The spine team at the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics-Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (CAO-OACM) provides patients with
Read MoreCommon Sports Injuries from Playing Football
Football is an intensive sport that provides competition and fun for children and adults. However, it also comes with its own set of possible injuries like any other physical activity. Many of its injuries involve the lower extremities because the sport relies heavily on the legs. By understanding these common football injuries, you can know
Read MoreHow to Recognize the Most Common Sports Injuries?
More than 3.5 million sports injury cases in children and teenagers happen annually. This figure inflates further when it includes athletes and adults who play recreational sports. While some expect injuries when engaging in sports activities, there are proper ways to protect players from getting injured. Some conditions may also have long-term complications, underscoring the
Read MoreWhat It Means To Be An Orthopedist
The musculoskeletal system contains all the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and connective tissues in the human body. Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are more common than you’d think. They can happen to anyone regardless of age, occupation, or activity, resulting in varying degrees of pain and disability. Orthopedists, or orthopedic surgeons, train and study to diagnose,
Read MoreSteps To Treating Sports Injuries
Whether you’re a professional athlete, dedicated amateur player, or a weekend warrior, your favorite activity may be enjoyable, but could very well lead to sidelining injuries. If you experience an injury or have symptoms of an injury or condition, don’t hesitate to seek medical care from a sports medicine or orthopedic doctor. Here’s what your
Read MoreTRADITIONAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY GETS A MODERN UPDATE
The shoulder is an amazing and uniquely designed joint that allows the arm to rotate and move forward, back, and side-to-side. Depending on a patient’s age and activity level, however, the shoulder’s design can make it prone to pain and a variety of injuries. Rotator-cuff tears, shoulder impingement, as well as osteoarthritis of the shoulder
Read MoreUnderstanding How Stem Cell Injections Can Treat Joint Problems
According to the American College of Rheumatology, osteoarthritis is one of the adults’ most common health complaints when they are in their 40s. It results from the gradual wearing down of the cartilage which cushions the bones in your joint, causing the bones to rub against each other during movement, leading to pain and discomfort.
Read MoreSteps to Avoid Sports Injuries
These days, more and more people are realizing the importance of physical fitness and are starting to exercise more. Unfortunately, athletes and active individuals often fall at risk of injury. Sports injuries usually affect your musculoskeletal system, significantly impacting your ability to move and enjoy a physically mobile lifestyle. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize
Read MorePreparing For Arthroscopic Surgery
How you manage yourself after surgery must be the same way you prepare before having one. Although arthroscopic surgery is a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure, knowing how to prepare effectively is a great way to achieve a hassle-free procedure and recovery. Do not forget to tick these reminders before your arthroscopic surgery. School Yourself About Arthroscopic
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