Minimally invasive spine procedures offer you more options for pain relief. The same can be said for minimally invasive spinal decompression, a spine procedure used to treat patients suffering from various spine conditions.
Discectomy, laminectomy, and cervical foraminotomy are the…
Traditionally, doctors have treated spinal fractures using methods that strictly addressed the pain. However, there is a better option in the outpatient procedure known as kyphoplasty. This procedure is used to quickly relieve pain associated with a spinal fracture while also correcting the…
Arthritis of the big toe, medically known as hallux rigidus, is a condition caused by wear and tear of the toe joint or an injury that damages the cartilage, causing the bones of the joint to rub together.
If you are suffering from arthritis in your big toe, you may notice pain in the…
Ill-fitting shoes can cause many problems, from minor injuries to permanent deformity. Here, we offer some tips for good foot care when it comes to your shoes.
Your feet can handle quite a bit of stress, but going over the limit can cause extreme discomfort. Heel pain generally falls into two categories: pain behind the heel and pain beneath the heel.
If your pain is behind the heel, you may be running too much or have shoes that rub or cut into…
A stress fracture is a common sports injury often occurring in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia and the bones in the foot. There are typically only a few symptoms related to stress fractures: either a generalized area of pain and tenderness when the bone is bearing weight or severe pain…
Muscle strains can happen while playing sports, hiking, running, or while performing everyday activities. Sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle, a muscle strain leaves you with a sharp pain that can cause swelling and discomfort.
A muscle strain is caused when the muscle becomes too…
Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments in orthopedics. So which one is the right one to use for your injury?
Ice
Ice treatment is most commonly used for acute injuries. If you have a recent injury (within the last 48 hours) where…
Physiatrists are experts at diagnosing and treating many different types of pain. From sore shoulders and necks to back and spinal cord injuries, they are able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and injuries. Their main goal is to restore maximum function in their patients while…
Back pain is a common complaint among people of any age. While refraining from strenuous activities might be the answer in the short term, when done for more than a few days, it can actually undermine healing. Whether the back pain is acute or chronic, exercise can play an important role in…