The Mysterious Rise in Knee Osteoarthritis
Did you know there are over 100 types of arthritis? That’s right! And Of these, knee osteoarthritis is the most common. First off, osteoarthritis is age-related joint damage from wear and tear.
Text Neck: Prevention & Treatment
Do you get pain and stiffness in your neck? And do you also frequently use mobile devices? Well, the pain you're experiencing could be from text neck. And this pain is caused by the overuse of tablets, smartphones, and other handheld devices.
How Technology is Causing Joint Problems
On average, Americans send over 40 emails a day! And we spend close to 23 hours a week texting. Gamers, however, spend an average of 7 hours a week playing video games. Wow, that's a lot of technology time! So, how is it causing joint problems?
High Heels and Flip Flops Could Be A Painful Choice
There is a link between walking in high heels and flip flops ankle injuries. Especially when walking downstairs. But don’t think that the opposite is any better. Walking downstairs in flip flops is also a painful choice. This time in your lower leg instead of your ankle. Therefore, high heels and flip flops could be [...]
The Importance of Exercise During a Pandemic
Thankfully most of us can get outdoors for some fresh air and exercise now. Many can even venture out to parks too. Since many of us have been missing out on moving your joints and also some fresh air. Therefore, a walk in a park is the perfect medicine! As a matter of fact, [...]
Are Shin Splints Derailing Your Runs?
Learn how to Treat Shin Splints So They Don't Derail Your Run If you are a runner then there is a very high probability that you've experienced shin splints. We get it, they are no walk in the park... literally. That annoying pain that is concentrated in the front of your leg along the tibia [...]
How do Epidural Steroid (Corticosteroid) Injections Work?
Epidural steroid injections are used to treat pain. They work directly, delivering steroids into the spine. A saline solution can also be used to flush out inflammatory mediators. However, these can be an additional source of pain.
Avoid Back Pain While Working From Home
We've been getting this question quite often lately, "How Can I Avoid Back Pain While Working From Home?"
Prevent Sciatica from a Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is very common in people aged 35-55. In fact, one of the most common causes of sciatica is a herniated disc. This comes as a shock to most people. However, there are things you can do to prevent sciatica from a herniated disc. What is Sciatica? Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy) is a combination [...]
A Letter to Our Patients About the Coronavirus
It is due to our deep commitment to our patients that we have made the decision to keep the offices open for the foreseeable future.