Hand, Wrist and Elbow
Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
The number is staggering — more than 65 million Americans suffer from back pain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it’s a leading cause of missed work and the most...
Musculoskeletal Health
Do You Have Spinal Stenosis?
If you’re over 50, you’ve probably experienced the subtle — and not so subtle — changes that aging can cause in your body. No matter how well you take care of yourself, “natural wear-and-tear”...
Musculoskeletal Health
Have a Herniated Disc?
Back pain. It’s the worst. All of us have experienced pain and stiffness at one point or another, but how do you know if it’s something more serious? If your pain is not going...
Musculoskeletal Health
Hip Replacement Surgery: What to Expect
Most people don’t realize how much their hips do for them until they have a hip injury. That one simple joint allows us to perform all our most basic activities — walking, standing and...
Musculoskeletal Health
Common Shoulder Injuries and Conditions
Shoulder injuries are common, but that doesn’t make them any less painful or inconvenient. Your hands are like puppets, and your shoulders the puppet masters. Whatever you want your hands to do — whether...
Musculoskeletal Health
Signs of a Torn Meniscus
As one of the largest joints in the body, the knee is highly susceptible to injury. One of the most common knee injuries is a torn meniscus. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disk...
Foot and Ankle
Should You Use Heat or Ice to Treat an Injury?
You’re not alone if you have ever been confused about whether to apply ice or heat to an injury or painful area. We all know icing and heating are two of the most common...
