Is My Back Pain Serious?
Your back hurts. You moved that heavy piece of furniture by yourself. You brought in all the groceries at once instead of making a few lighter trips from the car.
When to Consider Foot Surgery?
If you have a foot condition, having surgery at the right time can greatly improve mobility and quality of life. The choice to undergo surgery is a big decision, so how can you know it’s the right time to have foot surgery?
Treatment for a Torn ACL
Each year, over 80,000 anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) repairs are performed in operating rooms across the country.1 Active lifestyles and athletics make an ACL tear one of the most common injuries. The wear and tear, twisting, and hyperextending of the knee are usually responsible for the injury to the ligament.
When Should I Consider a Hip Replacement?
Many people stay active into their 60s and 70s, leading to hip replacements becoming one of the most common surgeries performed in the U.S. Hip pain can interfere with daily living; the joint's stiffness, inflammation, and aching can become unbearable.
Treating Holiday Stress and Depression with Acupuncture
'T is the season to be jolly – so why are many of us stressed and depressed during what is supposed to be the most magical time of the year? If you suffer from holiday dread due to the extra stress the holidays can bring...
Benefits of Medicinal Honey for Wound Care
The use of honey to treat wounds has been around since the 1300s and is the oldest known form of wound care1. Honey was used to fight off infections and was heavily relied upon until the creation of antibiotics.
The Facts About Back Pain
Back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can affect people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Most back pain will resolve quickly on its own without intervention.
The 10 Work-Related Orthopedic Injuries
Many studies have examined the types of work-related injuries that tend to happen in various professions and how frequently they occur. Industries involving heavy machinery often are susceptible to muscle strains and tears.
Can You Really Go Home on the Same Day as Surgery?
More active and younger patients who want to stay active later in life are opting to get joint replacement surgery. Same day surgery is now an option for many of those patients.
Advances in Spine Surgery
Are you experiencing back pain? Back pain is a major problem in the US with at least 80% of the population experiencing this condition at some point in their lives.
