A very common cause of neck pain and back pain is a herniated disc. According to research, herniated discs occur in about 5 to 20 out of every 1,000 adults each year. They are most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 50. The problem is more common in men than women. Since herniated discs Read More
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Managing Pain After Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Undergoing and recovering from orthopedic surgery can seem daunting. However, you can manage post-operative pain you may experience following a complex procedure, such as a reverse shoulder replacement. Managing pain after reverse shoulder replacement surgery is an important factor in your recovery Read More
How Successful Is Stem Cell Therapy?
The scientific community is always on the move to develop procedures that help improve patients’ quality of life. One such procedure is stem cell therapy, which was once only available to select groups of people. Today, stem cell therapy promotes faster and full recovery of orthopedic injuries. Read More
How a Sports Medicine Doctor Treats a Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is a tough, rubbery cartilage structure located between your thigh bone and shinbone that acts as a shock absorber. Although it’s durable, a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Athletes are prone to meniscus tears, especially those who routinely perform twisting Read More
What Does Sports Medicine Consist of?
The field of sports medicine was first established in Germany in 1911, and since then, it has undergone exponential growth. What started out as a mere investigation of sports and physical exercises has now evolved into a multifaceted field. Sports medicine integrates care from medical practitioners Read More
What does recovery look like after a reverse shoulder replacement?
Patients considering reverse shoulder replacement surgery may be concerned about what recovery looks like. Reverse shoulder replacement usually requires at least one overnight stay in the hospital and several weeks of recovery. Here’s what you can expect after surgery. In The Recovery Room When Read More
Staying in the Game: Repetitive Stress Injuries and Sports Medicine
Sports and athletics are all about going beyond your limits and pushing for excellence. However, there are also times when working too hard can be a bad thing. Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are just some of the conditions you may acquire from excessive training. Luckily, sports medicine can Read More
Getting Back to Practice After Knee Arthroscopy
Use anything every day, and it will wear down. Your knees are no exception and are particularly susceptible to injury if you engage in sports. Severe knee injuries are often treated either through therapy or through surgical procedures, such as knee arthroscopy. Knee arthroscopy is a minimally Read More
Topical Pain Medication: How It Is Changing the Way We Treat Chronic Pain
In treating chronic pain, there are a variety of approaches to take – and unfortunately, some can be addictive. With the potential of misuse, abuse, and life-threatening consequences of opioids and similar pain medications, the medical community often recommends topical pain medication as an Read More
What Conditions Are Considered as Chronic Pain?
Pain is either acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on as a result of injury, illness, or surgery, and it goes away after resolution of the cause. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for weeks or months – long after the patient has otherwise healed from the injury, illness, or surgery. The Read More
