The warm, bright summer months will always motivate people to get out of their houses and engage in sports and other activities. The balmy weather turns many people from couch potatoes into physically active individuals – and this invites summertime injuries. People who are out of shape from the winter doldrums are suddenly running, swimming,…
Orthopedic Injuries
Common Neck Injuries in Sports
Your neck is a complex structure, not only having to hold and move your head – which is quite heavy! – but also supporting the top of your spine and spinal cord. Although your neck is strong and flexible, it can be vulnerable to injury during certain activities, particularly sports such as football, hockey, and…
Firm or Soft Pillows for Your Neck
For those of us who love a good pillow when we sleep, the thought of sleeping without one is almost incomprehensible. Yet many of us aren’t using the right pillow, and the result is often neck pain. Firm or soft? Down or foam? Here is some pillow talk so your pillows won’t give you a…
Broken Bones and Fractures in Children
Children have a lot of energy and are much more physically active than the average adult. They run, jump, play with their friends, and play sports at school. This highly physical lifestyle sometimes causes a broken bone. Even though children’s bones are more flexible than adults’ bones are – so their bones have excellent shock-absorbing…
Types of Elbow Fractures in Children
One of the most common injuries children incur are fractures, which refers to broken bones. Fractures can happen in any bone within the body and are classified differently depending on the severity of the break. One of the most common places for pediatric fractures is the elbow. Elbow fractures in children need medical treatment by…