How to Relieve Those Painful Bunions Hallux valgus, more commonly known as bunions form when the bone at the joint of the big toe moves out of place. As pressure on the joint increases over time, the big toe will be forced towards the rest of your toes, creating a large and painful lump at […]
Ankle injuries are common medical conditions in which one or more of the ligaments, bones or tendons of the ankle are injured. While ankle injuries can be caused by simply walking on an uneven surface, they are most commonly considered a sports injury and are seen most often in men between the ages of 15-24 years.
If you’re feeling mild or severe pain or tenderness at the back of your leg and above your heel, you might be experiencing Achilles tendonitis. After consulting your doctor, it’s a great idea to start implementing some at-home care and prevention techniques into your routine in order to treat this condition.
People who live with diabetes are prone to foot problems that can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Most of their problems are caused by nerve damage and poor circulation, which are symptoms related to diabetes. These two problems combined can lead to small blisters or wounds developing serious infections in just a few […]
The History OF Yoga Yoga has been around for about 5000 years and is one of the most effective ways to treat musculoskeletal pain and problems that I have found to date. There’s an abundant amount of research that makes yoga a valid treatment plan. It seems odd that a Western medicine physician such as […]
Amputation is a leading concern for doctors and patients in Louisiana who live with diabetes. In our state diabetes cost Louisianians about $5.4 billion a year and a huge chunk of that cost goes towards amputation fees, with the average procedure costing about $70,000. Louisiana leads the nation in diabetic amputation and Dr. Meredith […]
Total knee replacement is a common procedure used to replace the damaged surfaces of the knee. Typically the surgery will help relieve pain and increase mobility for patients and help them return to their everyday activities. Minimally invasive total knee replacement is a variation of this procedure. In this form of surgery a shorter incision […]
A minimally-invasive approach to joint diagnosis and treatment, arthroscopy was first pioneered in the early 1960’s and popularized in the 20th century. Some people also call this laser surgery.
You Have Ankle Arthritis You may have been told by a doctor that you have arthritis. You may have figured this out for yourself too! Either way, you likely have pain, swelling, instability and stiffness (together) and difficulty with your normal activities because of the ankle. Arthritis tends to hurt more with changes in the […]
A bunion is a painful lump that forms at the main joint of the large toe. A bunion develops when the toe begins to lean in toward the other toes, pushing against them and displacing the toe joint. Although the lump may look like a growth, it’s actually the end of the first toe’s long […]
