Summer is finally here! Now’s the perfect time to be out and about, whether it’s taking a trip to the beach, hiking up a mountain, or playing your favorite outdoor sport. With warmer weather comes more fun outdoors — and unfortunately, more opportunity for sports and exercise-related injuries. While our physicians are always ready to…
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Orthopedic Mattresses: Which Ones Are Best?
If you are suffering from chronic back pain, it is in your best interest to consider switching to an orthopedic mattress. An orthopedic mattress is designed specifically for people who need special support of the neck and back while they sleep. The term “orthopedic” indicates that this type of mattress is designed to help keep…
Injury Recovery Tips from a Sports Physician
Musculoskeletal injuries are commonplace, particularly during sports. They can lead to pain and significant limitations, preventing you from carrying out your normal activities. However, taking the right steps following an injury can help ensure you recover quickly and successfully. Sports injuries can be caused by a variety of factors and can affect almost any part…
Common Spine Injuries Following an Accident
Being involved in an accident, especially ones that cause trauma to your back makes you vulnerable to spinal injury. If you suspect that you have sustained an injury to the spinal column, have yourself checked immediately. Any damage to your spine is cause for concern. If left untreated, spinal damage can lead to more severe…
Recovering from a Shoulder Replacement Surgery and What to Expect
A shoulder replacement can help restore function and decrease pain in your damaged shoulder joint. While minimally invasive surgical techniques can shorten the recovery time, there still is a period of convalescence. If you are recommended to have your shoulder replaced, be sure to discuss what to expect during and after surgery with your orthopedic…