Ankle Pain: Sprain or Strain?
Sprains and strains in the ankle are different injuries requiring different methods of care. Knowing the difference between these injuries is important.
Lessen Your Stress for Joint Health
High levels of stress can cause headaches, disturb sleep, and lead to high blood pressure and depression. Coping with stress properly becomes even more important if you are one of the more than 40 million Americans living with arthritis. The complications and challenges of living with the chronic pain caused by arthritis can create stress. […]
Tips for Planning for Your Recovery
Planning for your return home prior to surgery can help assure a smoother recovery. The following are some things to keep in mind when returning home from a joint replacement: Bring in help. Sometimes, patients will need to stay at a rehabilitation facility after a procedure. However, other patients might return home a day or […]
What’s the Cause Behind My Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain is a common complaint heard in many doctors’ offices. Like any medical problem, receiving a proper diagnosis for the cause of the pain is important; as it helps determine the proper treatment method. Here is a list of causes of shoulder pain, along with signs that you should seek medical attention. Bursitis or […]
Don’t Let Ankle Sprains Keep You on the Sidelines
An ankle sprain is caused by the stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg. It is a common injury among athletes, particularly in football, basketball, and soccer, as these sports require constant cutting and pivoting. Ankle sprains may be common, but they are avoidable with […]
Tips for Avoiding ACL Tears
One of the most common knee injuries among athletes is a torn ACL. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of four major ligaments that provide stability to the knee joint. The fibrous bands attach bone to bone and help to limit excessive movement of the knee joint, preventing hyperextension. ACL injuries tend to be common […]
Overtraining: When Less Is More
Not allowing your body adequate time to rest and recover from exercising will only make it harder to reach your fitness goals. Typically associated with little rest and excessive repetition, overtraining can result in injury or illness. Here are some strategies that will help you avoid overtraining: Sleep – Make sure to get plenty of […]
Thumb Pain? Arthritis Could Be the Culprit
If you notice increasing pain with activities as simple as opening a jar or turning a key, you may be experiencing the effects of thumb arthritis, also known as basal joint arthritis. This condition is common in postmenopausal women, with nearly 25 percent of women eventually developing pain and other symptoms due to wear-and-tear on […]
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful and debilitating disorder that afflicts more than one million people. It is the result of a pinching of the median nerve in the hand, causing pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and inflammation. Our hand doctors provide a variety of treatment options, from conservative care to advanced surgical techniques. Conservative treatments […]
Don’t Let Golfer’s Elbow Keep You off the Green
Golfer’s elbow is similar to tennis elbow (both are forms of elbow tendonitis) but occurs on the inside of the elbow rather than the outside. There will be inflammation along the inner side of the elbow, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. Pain […]