A sprained ankle can get in your way if you work on your feet or are physically active. Despite your ankles’ limited range, they are vital to your ability to stand, walk, run, and go on with life. It’s always important to practice proper care and be mindful of your activities. This ensures your Read More
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5 Tips for Treating Heel Pain
Intense heel pain is hard to ignore, especially when you have to be on your feet the whole day. Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of sharp, stabbing pain in the heels. It’s an overwork injury that can resolve by itself with proper rest and a few key techniques for most people. So, what Read More
Hip Pain? 4 Easy Steps to Recovery
Hip pain has been dubbed the “invisible enemy” of millions of Americans – and for good reasons. Even if it’s minimal or episodic, hip pain deserves your attention, as it may be due to something that has the power to put you out of commission. Fortunately, many cases of hip pain respond well to Read More
Post-Arthroscopic Surgery Recovery Timeline: Dos and Don’ts
The great thing about having arthroscopic surgery is that it can help you regain motion and function in a damaged joint, but without having a full joint replacement. Arthroscopy isn’t an appropriate treatment for arthritis, but it is excellent for treating other reasons for joint pain – such as Read More
Orthopedic Surgeons vs. Podiatrists: Difference and Specifications
Body pains can be debilitating and may stop you from doing your daily activities. Therefore, visiting your doctor is crucial to getting an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. However, before that, you must know which type of doctor can help you with your specific condition. For Instance, you Read More
Heel Pain Treatment: Surgical and Non-Surgical Options
We stay on our feet for many hours every day. We use them for walking, running, and playing sports, so it’s no wonder our feet sometimes hurt. The heel is the largest bone in the foot and bears most of our body’s weight. That's why heel pain can be so debilitating. Heel pain is a common problem Read More
Types of Stem Cell Therapy and When to Get This Therapy
With ever-improving treatments in healthcare today, your options extend far beyond just medication and surgery. Medical providers are harnessing the potential of stem cells to naturally help treat and repair injured tissue, heart problems, neurological issues, cancer, arthritis, and Read More
When will an Orthopedic Surgeon Recommend Surgery?
Undergoing surgery is the least favorite treatment option for almost everyone – not only because undergoing surgery can be risky but also because it often comes with a long recovery period. Therefore, orthopedic surgeons initially try to address musculoskeletal problems with a conservative approach, Read More
Do Orthopedic Doctors Always Have to Perform Surgery?
Most people think that orthopedic doctors always perform surgeries to repair musculoskeletal problems and injuries, but that’s not the case. An orthopedic doctor first explores all nonsurgical treatment options to address musculoskeletal issues. They consider and perform surgery only when a Read More
What Can Stem Cell Therapy Treat?
You may have heard of stem cell therapy and how it’s used to treat a variety of diseases, but did you know stem cell therapy can also help if you’ve sustained an orthopedic injury? Stem cell therapy is the next big frontier in the treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries, as it makes use of the Read More
