Oh, your feet and ankles can take a beating! Every day, the average person utilizes this structure to walk between 8,000 to 10,000 steps. The repeated pounding and side-to-side motion performed in sports, exercise, and regular daily movement gives us some insight as to why this part of the body is the most common site
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Is Your Job Causing Shoulder Pain
Your shoulder consists of several joints that connect to various tendons and muscles. The complexity of your shoulder is what enables you to do so much with your arms. It’s also the reason why many people suffer from shoulder pain and injuries. Chronic shoulder pain often stems from prolonged, repetitive, or awkward movements. This type
Read MoreAre My Headaches Caused by Shoulder Pain?
If you’ve ever suffered from the debilitating effects of headaches accompanied by neck and shoulder pain, you know firsthand just how important it is to identify the cause of the problem and do everything you can to remedy or prevent it. There are a multitude of causes contributing to headaches and neck pain ranging from
Read MoreIs an Artificial Joint Right for You?
The term “replacement” can be a little misleading when it comes to someone undergoing joint replacement surgery, where the ends of the bones are removed or resurfaced and are replaced with an artificial joint. By definition, an artificial joint is a prosthesis or prosthetic joint, made of plastic, ceramic or metal, which is implanted to
Read MoreGet Better Joint Replacement Results by Following These Steps
Joints can be damaged by arthritis and other diseases, injuries, or other causes. Arthritis or simply years of use can cause the joint to wear down until the protective cartilage is all gone. This can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. Diseases and damage inside a joint can limit blood flow, causing problems in the bones,
Read MoreThe Advantages of Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Have you ever been in so much pain and so stiff that you have trouble with your mobility? Well, that could be due to your joints. Joints can become damaged by arthritis, degenerative conditions, or injuries. Arthritis or simply years of use may cause a lot of wear and tear on your joints, causing pain,
Read MoreThe Team Approach to Orthopedics: Benefits of Visiting a Large Practice
Orthopedics is the field of medicine concerned with the study, research, and treatment of the musculoskeletal system (particularly the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, etc.). Orthopedic medicine was first developed to treat children who had crippling or debilitating bone related diseases. Anytime that there is a suspected traumatic or repetitive motion injury to a bone, joint,
Read MoreJoint Health: Avoiding Joint Replacement Surgery
Have you ever experienced so much pain and stiffness that you have trouble with your mobility? Well, that could be due to your joints wearing down. Joints can be damaged by arthritis, degenerative conditions, or injuries. Arthritis or simply years of use may cause a lot of wear and tear on your joints, leading to
Read MoreOACM After Hours vs Urgent Care vs Emergency Room
When you or a loved one are sick or injured, deciding where to get care is the last thing you want to be worrying about, as it can be a stressful experience. Understanding your options now will make decision time easier when you need immediate care. Your primary doctor is the best place to start
Read MoreWhat Could Your Foot Pain Mean?
The human foot is a strong and complex mechanical structure containing 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the foot of the average jogger hits the ground with force equal to two to three times the normal body weight. Therefore, it’s
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