Dead Arm Syndrome presents as a perplexing condition, striking those engaged in repetitive shoulder movements with sudden, acute pain, rendering their arm temporarily unusable or weak. It often creeps up on athletes, especially baseball pitchers, who demand the utmost from their shoulders, only to find themselves grappling with sharp discomfort and a concerning loss of function. The journey to reclaiming …
How to Spot Knee Sprain Symptoms: A Quick Guide
Your knees are complex marvels of human engineering, but they are also vulnerable to rough play, sudden twists, or the mere misfortune of taking a step the wrong way. Understanding the structure of the knee is crucial in recognizing when something has gone amiss, such as the onset of a knee sprain – an injury that can bring even the …
What is a Kyphoplasty & How Can it Help Me?
A minimally invasive spine procedure that is being performed with increased frequency across the orthopedic community is kyphoplasty. This procedure is meant solely for those who have a compression fracture in one or more vertebrae in the spine. With the help of a balloon, the act of relieving chronic back pain due to a vertebral compression fracture has revolutionized. What …
Types of Achilles Tendon Injuries & How to Fix Them
The Achilles tendon runs from the bones of your heel to your calf muscles and is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It’s quite common for this tendon to become injured and there are a few different types of injuries that the tendon can sustain. Tendonitis This is caused by overuse or damage to the area and …
Non-Surgical Options for Knee Pain
Those who suffer from knee pain may be reluctant to see an orthopedic specialist because they feel as though surgery may be their only solution. This is not always the case, and there are various ways in which your discomfort can be alleviated without surgical intervention. According to the CDC, bone and joint disorders are the leading cause of disability …
Recognizing the Signs of Tendonitis and How to Treat it
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tendonitis causes more than 70,000 people to miss work per year. This is just one of many reasons why it is important to understand the symptoms of tendonitis so that you can avoid not only the pain but the inconvenience it puts on your daily life. What is Tendonitis? Tendonitis is the swelling …
Causes & Treatment Options for Sciatica
Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg is what is commonly referred to as sciatica. The pain follows the path of the sciatic nerve down the leg which means that typically, only one side of the body is affected. The sensation that those with sciatica experience varies from one person to the …
Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal shape or consistency and begins to bulge into the spinal canal, it is referred to as a bulging …
What’s Causing the Pain in My Knee?
Knee pain shows no preference in a person’s age or who it affects. People of all age ranges can experience mild to severe discomfort in their knees and it is the most common orthopedic complaint that patients bring to their doctors. The real question is, why is this pain happening? Discomfort in the knees can come from a variety of …
Everything You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for those experiencing heel pain, with almost 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs through the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. A stabbing pain …