Taking the Pain Out of Hip-Replacement Surgery
One way to cut down on recovery time is a technique called the anterior approach hip replacement procedure.
One way to cut down on recovery time is a technique called the anterior approach hip replacement procedure.
There is no specific test for frozen shoulder, which can make it tricky to identify. Instead, it’s typically diagnosed by considering three factors.
The numbers of Americans suffering from neck and/or back pain are truly staggering. According to the National Health Institute (NHI) at Georgetown University, nearly 65 million people report a recent episode of back pain, with 16 million of adults – 8% – experiencing persistent or chronic back pain. In addition, as many as 70% of … Read more
Once you find the motivation, movement can actually decrease your pain. The CDC reports that some 15 million Americans suffer from severe joint pain related to osteoarthritis – and half of them report that this pain occurs almost every day. That’s a staggering number of people who may be putting off activities and sports they … Read more
Thanks to recent advances, shoulder surgery is now a no-brainer for many patients with rotator cuff injuries.
Here’s the first thing all adults and children should do after suffering an orthopedic injury.
This ancient medical science has been getting results for centuries.
Take care of your feet, so they can take care of you. Want to keep your feet healthy during the summer months? Avoid walking around barefoot. While summer seems to beckon bare feet, you risk the danger of sunburn, plantar warts, athlete’s foot and the fungus that causes toenail infections. It also increases the risk … Read more
Many favorite summer pastimes come with the bonus of strengthening your hips. Strengthening your hip flexors is one of the best things you can do to relieve hip pain and provide support to achy joints, especially if you suffer from osteoarthritis. The primary hip flexors consist of three main muscles that function to bend at … Read more