Herniated Disc: Non-surgical treatment options for a slipped lumbar disc A herniated disc, sometimes referred to as a...
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The Importance of Proper Posture: Tips to Improve Spine Health
Improve Spine Health Let's talk spines! They're the backbone (pun intended) of our entire body. Yet, in our...
Foot and Ankle Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, and More
Foot and ankle conditions The human foot and ankle is a complex structure, made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over...
Understanding Bone Density: The Link Between Osteoporosis and Fractures
For most people, the term "bone density" is a medical buzzword, vaguely understood but rarely thought of in day-to-day...
Managing Chronic Pain: Conservative Treatments vs. Surgical Intervention
Managing Chronic Pain: Conservative Treatments vs. Surgical Intervention Chronic pain, a reality for millions...
Understanding Osteoarthritis: The Leading Cause of Joint Pain
Understanding Osteoarthritis: The Leading Cause of Joint Pain Table of Contents Introduction to Osteoarthritis Causes...
How Does Medical Marijuana Help with Chronic Pain?
How does medical marijuana help with chronic pain? "Doctor, my back is killing me!" "Well, have you considered medical...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Aging Joints
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy has been used in recent years as a treatment for aging joints, particularly...
Medical Marijuana May Help You Avoid Opioid Painkillers
Two new studies have shown that medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid pain medication. Many...
Herniated Disc: What are your Options?
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, occurs when the soft tissue inside the spinal column...
When do You Need to See an Orthopedic Doctor?
It can be difficult to know when it's time to see an orthopedic doctor. Is it just a small injury that will go away on...
6 Signs That You Might Have a Torn Muscle
It can be difficult to decide if you have a torn muscle immediately after the injury. After all, a sprain or strain to...
6 Ways to Reduce Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain affects as many as four in five people at some point in their lives. It can range from a dull,...
Protect your Joints in Cold Weather
Cold weather can affect orthopedic problems in several ways. As we all gather together to celebrate a very white...
Heel Pain
Heel pain can be an odd thing to experience. It seems like such a simple structure compared to the rest of the foot,...
Orthopedic Problems Caused by Pregnancy
Orthopedic problems caused by pregnancy should not be ignored as 'just part of the process'. It is no secret that...
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) for Pain Control
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical...
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
While nobody's exactly sure how it works, spinal cord stimulation has clinically proven that low levels of electrical...
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation is a type of neuromodulation that effectively treats neuropathic (nerve-related) pain. Spinal...
Cervicalgia: A Pain in the Neck
Cervicalgia is the medical term use to describe pain located in the back of the neck, over the cervical spine. It is...
Tennis Elbow / Golfers’ Elbow
Tennis and Golfers’ Elbow (also called lateral and medial epicondylitis) Tennis Elbow Lateral epicondylitis, commonly...
Botox for Chronic Migraines and Tension headaches
We've all heard of Botox, the 'secret' little injectable that smooths out lines and wrinkles in the face. But most...
Cortisone Shots
Cortisone shots, otherwise known as steroid injections, are a low-cost, first-line treatment against joint pain. If...