Caring for Knee Pain
What is the exact cause of knee pain? Although knee pain can be due to injuries from sports, recreational activities, or work, it can also develop over time from normal wear and tear such as osteoarthritis, or having an underlying condition which commonly affects the knees. Types of knee injuries and conditions: Knee pain can either be […]
How Robotic Knee Surgery Can Reduce Surgery Time
Orthopedic surgeons who specialize in joint replacement are some of the most skilled and well-trained professionals in the medical field, and arguably in the whole world. With technology always evolving within the medical field, surgically or treatment wise, orthopedists along with state-of-the-art equipment and technology offers their patients a winning combination of personalized treatment, and […]
Early Signs of Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition where joints become stiff and painful, affecting people more often as they grow older. Yet half of the adults with arthritis in the US are diagnosed under the age of 65. Painful, stiff, swollen joints can make moving around and doing the things you love a challenge. While rheumatoid arthritis […]
Caring for Knee Pain
Everyday knee pain seems to become an increasingly common complaint among people in today’s very busy and active society. Since the knees are often the most commonly used joints in the body, and they carry so much weight and pressure from the body, it’s no wonder that they can so easily be injured. What is […]
Orthopaedic Surgeon Versus a Chiropractor
Whether you were out playing football, running track, or maybe you just woke up in pain, you want that pain to stop as quickly as possible. But, which doctor do you choose? There are so many different specialties; it can be difficult to find just the right one. Should you see a chiropractor or an […]
Joint Reconstruction versus Replacement
Joint pain can really put a damper on your quality of life. It can make you dread grocery shopping and keep you indoors, locked away from the life you worked so hard for. Depending on the severity and cause of your joint pain, you may have the option presented of having a joint reconstruction versus […]
How Movement Improves Function and Mood
Studies have shown that being physically active has many benefits that can carry over to different areas of your life. Not only that, but gentle movements, such as those used in walking, yoga, meditation and tai chi, can help to reduce your perception of pain. In other words, you may be less bothered by pain […]
Is Your Old Sports Injury Causing Your Arthritis?
If you’ve ever been injured on the field of play, you may have shrugged it off. You may, for instance, have ignored a badly sprained ankle, taped it up tight and played through the pain. While you may have largely forgotten that old injury, your body has not. Post traumatic sports injuries are a lot […]
Does Cracking Your Knuckle Increase Your Likelihood of Arthritis
Snap. Crackle. Pop! Many people wonder why their knuckles and joints pop when stretched. The answer is actually quite simple; the popping sound you hear when you crack your finger knuckles or other joints is due to a something called cavitation. Cavitation occurs when a sudden space is opened within the joint, creating a […]
Cooling Down After Workouts to Avoid Injury
Why Cool Downs? Almost every amateur or professional athlete, weekend warrior or sports enthusiast can tell you about the importance of proper warm ups. Even if they themselves do not always take the time to do it, they are at least aware that they should. Warm ups are important. They allow the body to […]