When one hears the word “tendonitis” (aka tendinitis), the first thing that usually comes to mind is tennis elbow. However, there are many different parts of the body that can be afflicted with this condition besides your elbow. After all, as its name implies, tendonitis is an irritation or inflammation of a tendon, the thick…
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What Constitutes Orthopedic Trauma
Trauma is defined as injury caused by an external source, and can often be life threatening. In the field of orthopedic medicine, trauma or orthopedic trauma is categorized as a severe injury to the elements of the musculoskeletal system (muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, and soft tissue). These trauma injuries are often the result of a…
Can Sports Medicine Therapy Improve Performance
Whether you are an athlete, a weekend-warrior, or a fairly active person, performance is everything. An athlete’s goal is to improve their performance while reducing their chance of injury. Sports medicine physicians and other specialists in this field offer a variety of programs for performance enhancement and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, to help…
Pain in the Neck: Symptoms That Point to a Herniated Cervical Disc
Are you experiencing pain and numbness in the neck? Between each vertebra, lie rubbery cushions called discs. Much like a jelly doughnut, these structures are tougher on the outside and soft & cushy on the inside. Sometimes when persistent pressure is placed on the spine, a herniated disc can develop. This means that some of…
Managing Your Arthritis Pain without Medication
Arthritis can be painful, debilitating, and disruptive. It can prevent you from doing what you love, and even force you to alter your daily routines. Almost a quarter of all Americans – some 55.4 million people – have been diagnosed with arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health…