Running is an excellent exercise for your cardiovascular health and for keeping your metabolism working at peak levels. However, any sports medicine specialist will tell you that running can take a toll on your feet if you don’t take care of them properly – and this care includes wearing [Read More]
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Reasons to Visit an Orthopedist for Chronic Knee Pain
Do you have knee pain that has bothered you and greatly interfered with your daily life for more than 12 weeks now? Visiting an orthopedist for your chronic knee pain is your best bet. If you’re on the fence, the reasons outlined below should help you make up your mind. For Proper [Read More]
Can Back Pain be a Symptom of Lung Cancer?
When you have back pain, many thoughts may come to your mind as to the cause, including a strain, arthritis, bone fracture, or degenerative disc disease. Sometimes, however, pain in your back can indicate an internal problem, such as lung cancer. Although the orthopedists at Orthopedic Associates of [Read More]
Symptoms of a Herniated Lumbar Disc
You can’t live without your spine. Your overall health and function greatly hinge on it. This is why it is important for you to get a good understanding of its elements, their functions, and the conditions that affect them. Your spine has five main regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and [Read More]
Common Reasons for Having Foot Pain After Running
Foot pain is an overuse injury that can plague anyone regardless of age. It is a common occurrence among people who engage in activities that involve repetitive movement and those who wear poorly fitting shoes. If running is part of your fitness routine, you may be highly susceptible to foot [Read More]
What to Expect with Ankle Replacement Surgery
The ankle joint is made up of strong ligaments to provide stability and flexibility, and smooth cartilage that coats the bones to minimize friction during movement. The ankle can be vulnerable to injury (particularly in sports), and arthritis can damage the cartilage and thereby result in painful [Read More]
Tips for Dealing with Back Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a joyous time but can cause a variety of symptoms that make expecting mothers feel uncomfortable. Along with your growing uterus, the shift in how you hold your weight, and various other changes that arise during pregnancy, you may suffer from recurring back pain. This can make it [Read More]
Cause of foot pain without injury
One of the most common reasons why you may be feeling foot pain is due to an injury, however, this isn’t the only reason why your foot may be experiencing symptoms. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. If your foot is hurting without a specific incident or injury [Read More]
When to See a Doctor for Foot Pain
If you find yourself having difficulty walking due to foot pain, it might be time to visit an orthopedist for an evaluation and treatment. You may have had the pain for a while and are wondering if you should just continue to ignore it – but doing so could actually make the pain and its cause worse [Read More]
Managing Back Pain at Home
Whether you have a herniated disc, sciatica, back pain from repetitive use (such as from work), or back pain from a sports injury, this discomfort is a common problem worldwide. It may plague you occasionally or every day. Some people rely on over-the-counter pain medication, but that can [Read More]
