You may be looking for a physical therapist for many reasons: You’re recovering from surgery, you’re trying to avoid having surgery, you’re seeking to lessen your chronic pain, or you want to get stronger to help avoid future injuries. Starting and sticking with a program of physical therapy includes many long-term benefits, including better coordination,…
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Healthy Habits = Healthy Bones
It’s never too late to start incorporating healthier habits to improve the strength of your bones. As we get older, it is fundamental to practice habits that can slow down the loss of bone density. Continuous bone density loss can lead to debilitating illnesses such as osteoporosis. Luckily, keeping your bones at their healthiest doesn’t…
What to Expect from Spinal Fusion
In an effort to strengthen your spine and reduce your back pain, your doctor may recommend spinal fusion – which is the medical fusing of two or more vertebrae together in the spinal column. This is a serious operation and is usually done only after less-invasive measures like medication, injections, physical therapy, and other conservative…
Nonsurgical Treatments for Back and Neck Pain
Back pain and neck pain can interfere with a lot of daily activities. It can be caused by many things, including overworking your body, injuries, and heavy lifting. When the pain becomes debilitating, surgery may be recommended. However, sometimes nonsurgical treatments may alleviate symptoms and let you get back to your usual daily routine –…
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons vs. ER Doctors
For patients in need of immediate treatment for traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, orthopedic trauma surgeons and ER (emergency room) doctors can respond. These two types of medical experts share the same goal, which is to save the patient, but their skill set is very different. Let’s take a look at the fundamental differences between an orthopedic…