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In an earlier blog post, we discussed meniscal tears, which are actually a very common knee injury. You often hear about athletes suffering from these, due to their twisting and turning quickly, with one or both knees bent while playing a sport or lifting a weight. However, the truth is that any individual at any…
When it comes to partial or complete knee replacement surgery, one size certainly does not fit all. Your knees are the largest joints in your entire body. And because of the complex nature of the knee (the knee contains compartments, cartilage, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and tissues held in place by bones and ligaments), knees…
If you lead an active life that includes a lot of outdoor activities such as a cycling, running, or play sports (professionally or on an amateur basis), you are likely to face some form of injury sooner or later. While the severity and specific injury can vary, the fact remains that sports injuries are quite…
Scoliosis is not a condition caused by carrying a heavy load (not even a very heavy one). Scoliosis is also not caused by childhood sports injuries, heavy backpacks full of books or hiking gear. Heavy loads may cause back, neck and shoulder pain, but scoliosis develops in different ways. There is a fine line between…
A broken bone is not a fun experience. Besides the pain, it requires careful treatment, and depending on the severity and location of the break, it may also need surgical intervention. Once you have been given appropriate care, the healing process can begin in earnest and your body is going to need as much help…
