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The Most Common Culprits Behind Low Back Pain

The Most Common Culprits Behind Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world, and experts predict the issue is only going to get worse in the near future. Here’s a look at what's causing back pain in so many people.
Feb 1st, 2025

My Hip Arthroscopy Failed. Is There Still Hope?
When you undergo surgery, your goal is that it’s your final stop in what has likely been a painful journey. So, when the surgery fails, you’re understandably frustrated, and you want to know what’s next.
Jan 9th, 2025
The Benefits of Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery

The Benefits of Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery
Many people assume that physical therapy starts after your surgery, but a little prep work can help, too. Here, we look at some amazing benefits of physical therapy, both before and after your procedure, for improved results.
Jan 8th, 2025
Common Signs of a Hip Labral Tear

Common Signs of a Hip Labral Tear
Your hips are very large joints that are always on the job, whether you’re sitting at your desk or taking the dog for a walk. If your hips aren’t functioning so well these days, it could be a hip labral tear.
Oct 4th, 2024
3 Great Steps Toward Alleviating Sciatica Pain

3 Great Steps Toward Alleviating Sciatica Pain
The pain you feel when you have sciatica can be a singular and all-encompassing pain, making finding relief your top priority. Here are three best practices to help you weather a sciatica episode.
Sep 12th, 2024
The Dangers of Not Treating a Hip Labral Tear

The Dangers of Not Treating a Hip Labral Tear
Up to 55% of people who are experiencing hip pain have a hip labral tear, a condition that can benefit from early intervention. In fact, the longer you wait, the more damage you can do in your hip, which might require replacement.
Aug 5th, 2024
Potential Causes of Elbow Pain and How We Can Help

Potential Causes of Elbow Pain and How We Can Help
When we think of major joints, we often think of knees, hips, and shoulders. Well, your elbows also qualify as major joints, which is made very clear when you have pain in this hard-working area.
Aug 5th, 2024
My Hip Feels Unstable — What Could It Be?

My Hip Feels Unstable — What Could It Be?
You used to rely on your hips, whether you needed to jump or simply bend down to pick something up. These days, one of your hips just doesn't feel stable — it feels like it’s going to give out. Here are some possible explanations.
Jul 22nd, 2024
7 Signs It May Be Time for a Knee Replacement

7 Signs It May Be Time for a Knee Replacement
All your joints pull their fair share of the literal weight, but your knees take on the biggest workload. It’s little wonder that they’re also the first to break down, often requiring replacement. Is it time for a knee replacement for you?
Jul 22nd, 2024
That Pain in Your Knee Could Be a Meniscus Tear

That Pain in Your Knee Could Be a Meniscus Tear
Pain, stiffness, the feeling that your knee is going to give out — these are all signs that you might have torn the meniscus in your knee. Here’s a look at this common injury and how we can help.
Jun 19th, 2024

Hip Pain When Climbing Stairs? Here’s What It Could Be
You used to bound up the stairs without any effort, but these days you're taking them far more slowly thanks to hip pain. Here are a few possible culprits that make climbing stairs increasingly difficult and uncomfortable.
May 21st, 2024

3 Signs of a Rotator Cuff Tear
You’re having trouble using one of your arms thanks to a painful shoulder, and you want to figure out why. Here, we review some of the signs of a common shoulder issue — a rotator cuff tear.
May 21st, 2024
3 Potential Causes of Achy Knees

3 Potential Causes of Achy Knees
You’re having more bad knee days than good these days, and you want to get the bottom of your increasingly achy knees. The following three culprits are a very good place to start your investigation.
Nov 2nd, 2023
Treatment Options for a Fractured Hip

Treatment Options for a Fractured Hip
Hip fractures are serious, possibly life-threatening injuries, but treatment options are continually improving. Here, we take a look at why it’s incredibly important to get help for your hip fracture.
Oct 17th, 2023
5 Fall Prevention Tips

5 Fall Prevention Tips
Each year in the United States, three million older adults head to the emergency room because of a fall. A few key preventive steps can go a very long way toward preventing these accidents and subsequent injuries.
Oct 10th, 2023
Your Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Your Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
It starts out as a pesky problem — but, all too soon, carpal tunnel syndrome is interfering with everything you do, even robbing you of sleep. Here are some solutions for this common nerve entrapment issue.
Sep 1st, 2023
Am I at Risk for Sciatica?

Am I at Risk for Sciatica?
If you’ve had sciatica before, you know it’s one condition you’d rather avoid. If you haven’t, trust us. In either case, prevention starts with understanding your risks, and we cover a few of the more common with sciatica.
Aug 1st, 2023
Signs That the Pain in Your Hip Might Be Tendonitis

Signs That the Pain in Your Hip Might Be Tendonitis
Your hips have good support teams, which include tendons, muscles, and ligaments. When these tissues function well, so do your hips. When they don’t, you’re often left with hip pain and mobility issues.
Aug 1st, 2023
3 Signs Your Achilles Tendon May Be in Trouble

3 Signs Your Achilles Tendon May Be in Trouble
The ability to move through your world would be difficult without a healthy Achilles tendon. When something is amiss in this important connective tissue, you want to recognize the signs right away so you can get help.
Jul 3rd, 2023
When Hip Replacement Can Make Sense

When Hip Replacement Can Make Sense
While preserving major joints like your hips is always a good idea, replacement can sometimes be the better course of action. Here, we take a look at when hip replacement might make the most sense for your unique circumstances.
Jun 7th, 2023
Does Frozen Shoulder Go Away on Its Own?

Does Frozen Shoulder Go Away on Its Own?
You ignored the increasing stiffness in your shoulder. Now, you’re struggling to accomplish even the simplest of tasks thanks, to a joint that’s locked up. It’s called frozen shoulder, and here’s how you can regain use of this important joint.
Jun 7th, 2023
Benefits of Hip Preservation Versus Hip Replacement

Benefits of Hip Preservation Versus Hip Replacement
We may have moved to a more disposable world, but your joints shouldn’t be included in this shift. Thanks to innovative surgical techniques, there are ways we can preserve your hip joint, helping you to avoid replacement.
May 4th, 2023
6 Simple Tips for Managing Arthritis

6 Simple Tips for Managing Arthritis
You’re tired of feeling like a prisoner to your arthritis, and we hear you. Since May is Arthritis Awareness Month, we want to present a few tips for keeping your joint pain and inflammation at bay.
May 2nd, 2023

Signs You Have a Fracture in Your Foot
Your feet contain one-quarter of your body’s entire bone count. Not only are these bones numerous, they’re also small and delicate, making them more vulnerable to fractures. Here’s how to tell if you have a foot fracture.
Apr 4th, 2023
Dull, Aching Pain In Your Hip? Here's What It Could Mean

Dull, Aching Pain In Your Hip? Here's What It Could Mean
You’ve developed a dull ache in one or both of your hips that’s become a mostly constant companion, sometimes flaring with certain activities or positions. Here, we take a look at what might be behind the problem.
Mar 13th, 2023
5 Amazing Benefits of Physical Therapy

5 Amazing Benefits of Physical Therapy

When it comes to musculoskeletal issues of any kind, there’s no problem in which physical therapy can’t play a positive role. To give you an idea, we present five of the many benefits of physical therapy.
Mar 13th, 2023
Tips for Protecting Your Spine During Sports

Tips for Protecting Your Spine During Sports
You dive for that pickleball shot or take a tumble on the slopes and you feel a tightness along your spine, reminding you to take care of your back and neck. Here are some tips that will help protect your spine.
Feb 20th, 2023
Signs of Hip Dysplasia and How We Treat It

Signs of Hip Dysplasia and How We Treat It
While hip dysplasia is something that you’re born with, oftentimes it’s not until adulthood that the structural issue becomes problematic. Here’s a look at some of the signs of hip dysplasia and why treatment is important.
Feb 15th, 2023
Recovering From Hip Arthroscopy: What to Expect

Recovering From Hip Arthroscopy: What to Expect
You’re undergoing a hip arthroscopy to regain the ability to move freely again — and you’d like to know when that will be. While there’s no definite recovery timeline after a hip arthroscopy, there are some rules of thumb.
Jan 10th, 2023
How to Slow Down the Progression of Your Osteoarthritis

How to Slow Down the Progression of Your Osteoarthritis
It starts out as an ache after you’ve been active. All too soon, the discomfort becomes more constant and begins to have a serious effect on your life. While there’s no cure for osteoarthritis, there are ways to slow the disease.
Jan 2nd, 2023
When to Consider Arthroscopy for Your Wrist Pain

When to Consider Arthroscopy for Your Wrist Pain
You’re struggling with pain in your wrist and you want the fastest road to relief. In some cases, this goal is best served through wrist arthroscopy, which is both an excellent diagnostic and treatment tool.
Dec 1st, 2022
Why Does My Hip Hurt While I Sleep?

Why Does My Hip Hurt While I Sleep?
You’re not sleeping as well as you used to, in large part because your hip hurts. Here, we explore some of the more common reasons why people experience hip pain at night and what we can do to help solve the problem.
Dec 1st, 2022
5 Common Hip Injuries Among Active People

5 Common Hip Injuries Among Active People
You lead an active life and your health is largely better off for it. Unfortunately, athletes and active people are more prone to injury, and we discuss five of the more common hip injuries here.
Nov 9th, 2022
5 Signs You'd Benefit From Knee Replacement

5 Signs You'd Benefit From Knee Replacement
While your knees may be the largest joints in your body, they’re also among the first to break down. Luckily, knee replacement is highly effective and successful, and here are some signs you may benefit from this procedure.
Nov 8th, 2022
How to Lower Your Risk for Hip Fractures After 60

How to Lower Your Risk for Hip Fractures After 60
Each year in the United States, 300,000 people over the age of 65 are hospitalized with hip fractures. We want to do our part to lower these numbers by presenting a few tips that can help you avoid this serious injury.
Oct 1st, 2022
Foods That Naturally Support Joint Health

Foods That Naturally Support Joint Health
Whether you’re already seeing the signs of arthritis in your joints or you want to take some preventive steps, there are many ways to promote good joint health through your diet.
Sep 1st, 2022
Is Replacement the Only Solution for a Damaged Hip?

Is Replacement the Only Solution for a Damaged Hip?
You have damage in one or both of your hips, but you’re not keen on the idea of replacing the entire joint. While hip replacement does have its place, there are also ways to preserve the large joint.
Aug 1st, 2022
How Hip Arthroscopy Can Correct Your Hip Impingement

How Hip Arthroscopy Can Correct Your Hip Impingement
You’ve been diagnosed with a hip impingement, and you’d like to find the path of least resistance for resolving the issue. Allow us to introduce you to hip arthroscopy, which excels in preserving this important joint.
Jul 1st, 2022
The 5 Most Common Injuries in Runners

The 5 Most Common Injuries in Runners
Running is a fantastic way to stay healthy, which is why about 50 million people in the United States considered themselves runners in 2020. Unfortunately, running also increases your risks for injuries.
Jul 1st, 2022
Diet Tips to Prevent Gout

Diet Tips to Prevent Gout
When you’ve experienced a gout flare-up, you want to do everything in your power to prevent another one. In most cases, that starts with your diet, which can greatly influence gout. Here are some tips.
May 3rd, 2022
Am I At Risk of Developing Osteoarthritis in My Hips?

Am I At Risk of Developing Osteoarthritis in My Hips?
To call your hips critical for mobility would be an understatement, which is why you want to avoid conditions like hip osteoarthritis. Here, we review your risk factors for this condition, some of which are in your power to change.
May 3rd, 2022
Combat Arthritis With Physical Therapy

Combat Arthritis With Physical Therapy
The prevalence of arthritis in the United States is large — about 1 in 4 adults are diagnosed with the condition. While arthritis may be incurable, physical therapy can make a huge difference in restoring pain-free movement.
Mar 6th, 2022
Sprained Your Ankle? Use the RICE Protocol

Sprained Your Ankle? Use the RICE Protocol

In the United States, more than 23,000 people sprain an ankle each day, some worse than others. No matter the severity, your first actions are important and should include the RICE protocol.
Feb 9th, 2022
Hip Labral Reconstruction Versus Labral Repair

Hip Labral Reconstruction Versus Labral Repair

You’ve got a problematic hip due to a labral tear, and you want to understand your options. Thanks to advances in the use of arthroscopy, we can now repair and reconstruct this important connective tissue.
Feb 9th, 2022
What You Should Know about a Labral Tear in the Hip?

Recognizing and Treating a Labral Tear in the Hip
Your mobility is affected by a problem in your hips, and you want to narrow down the possibilities to figure out what you’re up against. Here, we take a closer look at the common signs of a labral tear in your hip.
Dec 9th, 2021
Four Effective Arthritis Treatments

Four Effective Arthritis Treatments
At least one in four adults in the United States has joint pain due to arthritis, which means millions of people are seeking the same relief. Here, we explore four great options for treating arthritis.
Dec 9th, 2021
Is Working From Home a Pain in Your Neck?

Is Working From Home a Pain in Your Neck?
Almost overnight, a large chunk of the workforce went from daily commuters to remote employees working from home. If working from home has become a literal pain in the neck, here are some tips.
Nov 9th, 2021
When to See a Specialist About Hip Pain

When to See a Specialist About Hip Pain
To call your hip joints integral to your ability to get around is very much an understatement. If you’re hobbled by hip pain, the effect on your life can be considerable, which makes seeking help a good idea.
Nov 9th, 2021
All About Ganglion Cysts

All About Ganglion Cysts
A ganglion cyst may not be a condition that crops up in everyday language, but it can develop with surprising regularity in your body. Here’s a brief overview of these typically harmless cysts.
Oct 11th, 2021
A Foot Sprain vs a Fracture: How to Tell the Difference

A Foot Sprain vs a Fracture: How to Tell the Difference
Your foot hurts and you’re wondering whether it’s a sprain or a fracture. While two completely different diagnoses, these problems share many of the same symptoms, which can make telling them apart difficult.
Oct 11th, 2021
Six Effective Treatments for Chronic Neck Pain

Six Effective Treatments for Chronic Neck Pain

The old adage about something being a “pain in the neck” becomes well-understood when you’re suffering from chronic neck pain. Thankfully, there are many different treatment options for neck pain, and we review six here.
Sep 8th, 2021
Physical Therapy for Arthritis: What to Expect

Physical Therapy for Arthritis: What to Expect
When you have arthritis, the thought of exercising may not be a welcome one. Yet movement may be the key to improving your quality of life and reducing your pain, especially under the guidance of a physical therapist.
Sep 8th, 2021
How Is Spondylosis Treated?

How Is Spondylosis Treated?

You’re experiencing pain in your neck or lower back that gradually increases over time. While there are many potential causes, it likely falls under spondylosis. Here’s a look at how we can bring you relief.
Aug 10th, 2021
Can Regenerative Medicine Help a Meniscus Tear?

Can Regenerative Medicine Help a Meniscus Tear?
Of the many problems that can crop up in your knees, meniscus tears are the most common — about 500,000 per year in the United States. Here, we explore how regenerative medicine can play a role in restoring function to this joint.
Aug 10th, 2021

Five Conditions That Cause Chronic Foot Pain
You long to jump out of bed in the morning and get through the day without a problem. Instead, you’re met with pain in your feet that limits your life considerably. Here’s a look at five common causes of foot pain.
Jul 9th, 2021

Five Conditions That May Lead to Joint Replacement
Each year in the United States, there are 1million joint replacement surgeries, and this number is expected to rise to 4 million by the year 2030. Here’s a look at when you may become part of these numbers.
Jul 8th, 2021

What Does Arthroscopy Treat?
There’s a good reason (several, really) why arthroscopy is called one of the greatest advances in orthopaedic surgery in the 20th century. Here we explore some of its many applications in resolving hip issues.
Jun 21st, 2021

How Does Gout Affect the Feet?
Gout is a type of arthritis that can cause a great deal of pain in your big toe, though it can affect other areas of your feet and ankles, too. Here’s a look at gout and how we can help you improve the condition.
Jun 21st, 2021

Can Anything Be Done for a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve anywhere in your body can cause pain and discomfort, but when it affects your hip(s), your mobility is jeopardized, as well. Here’s a look at how we can help you overcome hip pain caused by a pinched nerve.
May 6th, 2021

Can Physical Therapy Help My Hip Pain?
When you have pain in your hips, the last thing you may want to think about is exercise. When that exercise is part of a targeted physical therapy program, however, your hips will reward you with pain-free movement.
May 5th, 2021

What Is Dysplasia?
One often thinks of hip problems as the domain of older people. Dysplasia, however, is a problem that often strikes right out of the gate, leading to lifelong issues with mobility, instability, and pain.
Apr 5th, 2021

Healing From Hand Surgery: What to Expect
Most people aren’t aware of just how much they rely on their hands until one of them is incapacitated, which is certainly the case after hand surgery. Here’s what you should expect after hand surgery and a few tips to ease your recovery.
Apr 1st, 2021

6 Signs of Hip Arthritis
Arthritis in any of your joints can be debilitating, but arthritis in your hips can be especially uncomfortable given the role these joints play in supporting and moving your body. Here’s a look at some of the signs of hip arthritis.
Mar 7th, 2021

Who Needs Hand Surgery?
While no one eagerly raises their hand for surgery, there are times when it’s the best path forward for restoring function. Here’s a look at some of the more common situations when hand surgery may be necessary.
Feb 24th, 2021

Common Causes of Hip Impingement
If you’re hobbled by hip pain, an impingement may be to blame. Here’s a look at what happens when you develop a hip impingement, and how we can resolve the issue and give you back the ability to move without pain.
Feb 24th, 2021

Why Every Athlete Needs a Sports Medicine Expert on Their Team
If you ask an athlete what frightens them most, the odds are good that a “sidelining injury” tops the list. If an active lifestyle is important to your physical and mental health, explore how sports medicine can help keep you in the game.
Feb 24th, 2021

Signs That Your Hip Pain Could Be Hip Impingement
Problems in your hip can cast a wide net over your ability to function normally, as certain movements cause you to wince in pain. To narrow down the possibilities, here’s a look at when hip impingement might be to blame.
Feb 24th, 2021