Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic pain on a daily basis? Do over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen fall short in providing relief? Have you turned to opioid-based painkillers just to get by? If so, there may be a safer, and relatively non-invasive option to help relieve some of your [...]
The advent of stem cell therapy is one of the most significant breakthroughs in recent medical history. Stem cells are present in all our bodies and generally act as repair systems, but sometimes when we get older or suffer injury, the stem cells have trouble reaching the affected or injured area. Stem cell therapy is [...]
As we approach the New Year, millions of Americans will make resolutions to be more active and physically fit in 2016. In fact, more gym memberships are signed in January than any other time of year. Unfortunately, January is also the time of year when doctors and orthopedists see an uptick in patients ailing from [...]
As we get older, we all experience weight gain and joint pain that come naturally with general wear and tear. Joint pain is one of the most common ailments in adults 35 and older. But conditions are often worse for those who are overweight. According to a Harvard study released earlier this year, the force on the [...]
Anxiety is a completely normal response to stress. Stress is a completely natural response to situations that we find difficult to handle or understand. It's common to be anxious about surgery. However, if it's not managed properly, adverse physical and mental effects could occur. Many experience apprehension on “going under the knife." But could we [...]
Our spine is literally the backbone of our skeletal system. Without it, the slew of motions and activities we take for granted everyday would be impossible. In fact, in the United States alone, roughly 500,000 Americans undergo surgery for lower back issues. So if this is your next step in corrective measures, what can you [...]
Golfing has gained massive traction as one of America’s all-time favorite activities. Here in South Florida, we are especially at an advantage with our year-round tropical climate. Though over time, it is easy to golf course back pain, or sports related injuries. Nearly 50% of golfers are affected by back pain. Of that 50%, men [...]
Overuse injuries from the excessive use of video gaming consoles are a frequent complaint from patients who come to orthopedic doctors for care. Spines, hands, and especially thumbs can all be affected. The most common condition is a repetitive stress injury ( or gamer’s thumb.) This inflammation of the tendons that connects the wrist to [...]
More than 1.1 million total joint arthroplasty procedures are performed annually in the US. Postsurgical pain from these procedures is typically managed with continuous regional nerve blocks and systemic opioids, which can be associated with side effects such as leg weakness and sedation - both of which increase the risk of falls. Click the following [...]
Radiofrequency ablation is a pain management procedure. When performed, an electrical current is produced by a wave to heat up an area of nerve tissue. Therefore, decreasing pain signals from that area. Allowing you to properly manage pain. Radiofrequency ablation has helped those with chronic lower back and neck pain. However, it is also used [...]
