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When is Knee Pain Serious?
This common pain may be a sign of a serious injury or condition. Over the course of our lifetime, our knees can really take a beating and everyone is apt to feel some pain in their knees at some point. … Continue reading
How to Treat Sprains and Strains
Learn some basic steps for treating sprains and strains so that you can get back on your feet faster. You step off a curb wrong and your ankle gives way. Or maybe you stretch too much reaching for something. When … Continue reading
Categories: Orthopedic Health
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The Best Ways to Care for Your Back
Learn how to prevent back pain and care for your back. Do you experience back pain on a regular or occasional basis? Back pain is a common ailment, affecting as many as 8 out of every 10 people according to … Continue reading
Keeping Your Bones Healthy
What are you doing today to ensure healthy bones in your future? Unfortunately, too many young patients neglect this aspect of their health and spend their later years struggling with thin, fragile bones and osteoporosis. This condition is preventable, but … Continue reading
Top 10 Tips for Managing Arthritis
An arthritis diagnosis can mean making changes. Here are 10 ways you can help manage the disease. 1. Watch your weight. Extra pounds place extra stress on joints, which can worsen arthritis symptoms. 2. Eat healthy. Eat a balanced diet, practice … Continue reading
Knee Surgery: What Are Your Options?
Every year countless people suffer from knee complications. One of the most common conditions is osteoarthritis of the knee. This condition usually develops because of hereditary traits or wearing down of the knees over time. If you're experiencing knee complications, … Continue reading
Understanding Juvenile Arthritis
Though most of us think arthritis aches and pains are associated with adulthood, children living with juvenile arthritis can experience arthritis in the joints, eyes, skin and intestinal tract. Types of Juvenile Arthritis Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an umbrella … Continue reading
Do You Need Knee Surgery?
It’s a procedure we may all hope to avoid. However, if you are experiencing the type of knee pain that inhibits your ability to perform basic tasks, such as walking or getting out of a car, knee surgery is a … Continue reading
Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery
Okay, you’ve made the decision. After suffering from a problem with your joints or spine, you’ve talked to your doctor and determined that surgery is your best option. So what do you do next? In the weeks leading up to … Continue reading
Arthritis-Friendly Exercise
On some days, your arthritis may hurt so much that you just want to sit on your couch. But do everything you can to fight that urge! You may think that exercise is too painful, but in fact, the right … Continue reading
Categories: Orthopedic Health
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