When the mineral levels in your bones are low, it can lead to osteoporosis. Bones rely on minerals such as calcium to maintain strength. A lack of calcium can cause bones to become fragile and prone to fractures with osteoporosis. There are, however, treatments available to help increase bone density and reduce the effects of
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3 Reasons to Consider a Knee Replacement Surgery
If you’re on this page, it’s likely that you’re suffering from intractable knee pain or one that is causing you significant quality-of-life issues, and now, you’re making a last-ditch effort to find a way to break free from it. Ever heard of knee replacement surgery? It could be your ticket to the healthy, active lifestyle
Read MoreAsk an Orthopedic Surgeon: What Can I Do to Keep My Bones Strong and Avoid Injury?
Our bones are amazing living tissues that go through a constant process of building, breaking down, and remodelling. They are tough and flexible, and yet, they can also break. Without our bones, we’d just be mere puddles of guts and skin. You can’t imagine living with broken bones either, as that would translate into limited mobility,
Read MoreWhat to Ask an Orthopedic Doctor After a Failed Surgery
Undergoing surgery itself is scary, and you consider it as a last option. But you may not imagine anything more troubling than undergoing a surgery that fails to provide you relief. Even after surgery, feeling the same pain and experiencing the same symptoms can be your worst nightmare. It is true that no surgery guarantees
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Undergoing Scoliosis Treatment
The spine is made of a stack of bones called vertebrae. When looked at from behind, the spine should appear straight. However, if you suffer from scoliosis, your spine will look abnormal, typically with an S-shaped or C-shaped curve, and appear to be leaning to one side. If you have a slight curve in your
Read MoreAftercare Following Foot or Ankle Surgery
Recovery from foot or ankle surgery can be a long and intense process, but shouldn’t be unbearable. The more prepared you are and the closer you work with your doctor, the better your recovery will be. Once done with foot or ankle surgery, your podiatrist will provide some general guidelines to help you with aftercare.
Read MoreCan My Sleep Position Cause Low Back Pain?
Whenever that twinge in your low back acts up, you might think it’s due to your posture while sitting or standing up. While it is true that your sitting or standing posture can be a culprit in your low back pain, how you sleep—whether flat on your back, curled up in a fetal position, on
Read MoreWhat To Do After Foot And Ankle Surgery
Foot and ankle surgeries typically have long recovery times — from six months to a year. It’s a process that you should go about carefully, as taking shortcuts may lengthen your recovery time or even necessitate a repeat surgery. So, what are the concrete steps you should be taking while recovering? Let’s find out. Post-Foot
Read MoreThings To Consider When Looking For A New Orthopedic Doctor
It’s inevitable to experience some kind of orthopedic injury or condition in your lifetime. You might suffer a fall, get in an accident, or get a degenerative disease. Injury, pain, and trauma may warrant a visit to the local orthopedist. However, finding the ideal doctor for you may be challenging. With so many clinics and
Read MoreExercises Orthopedic Surgeons Commonly Recommend for Avid Runners
If you’re one of the many people who consider running the most enjoyable form of exercise, you will see huge gains in incorporating strength-training exercises into your routine. Strength training is a crucial component of your roadwork, as it helps improve your muscles’ flexibility and your joints’ range of motion, thereby enhancing your power, stability,
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