April 1, 2019News
The most common treatment for back pain causes more problems than it solves — pain medications (opiates).
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March 1, 2019News
Back pain is one of the most common problems that people suffer from, and most will experience it at some point during their lifetime. In fact, according to the ACA, “low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide.” With back pain being so common, it’s not surprising that many people experience it […]
February 1, 2019News
Foot pain can seem like a normal part of life. Whether you spend your day working on your feet or sitting at a desk, it’s common to deal with some discomfort from putting strain on your feet. Minor aches can be normal, but at times your body may be trying to communicate to you that […]
A recent study from McGill University in Canada looked at treatments for plantar fasciitis. The authors compared three groups of patients with pain from plantar fasciitis; each group had a different treatment. The Makeup of the Study + One group underwent extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ECST) with orthotics and a home exercise program + One […]
If you’re living with an arthritic ankle, a total knee replacement can have a tremendous effect on your life. Below we’ve shared three ways a total knee replacement can affect the health of an arthritic ankle. Change The Position of the Ankle When a total knee surgeon places a total knee implant, they must consider the […]
On Sunday night, CVS Health and Aetna released a joint press release announcing a $69 billion acquisition plan for the pharmacy company (CVS) to purchase the health insurance giant (Aetna). The CVS Health and Aetna merger would not only set a record as the largest health insurance deal in U.S. history, but could potentially change […]
Despite popular belief, rest isn’t the quickest route to recovery. New research out of Copenhagen shows immediately beginning rehabilitation after an injury may allow patients to recover faster and return to their daily activities much sooner than we once thought. A study Dr. Meredith Warner recently stumbled upon in the New England Journal of […]
It’s true! You don’t have to be a superstar athlete to visit a sports medicine doctor. These medical professionals provide a wide array of treatment options and paths for patients from any background. Read more below to learn more about sports medicine doctors and decide whether you should visit one for your injury. […]
Arthroscopy may be one of the most valuable tools modern surgeons have at their fingertips to identify injury and disease. Before the first arthroscopy in the early 1920s, surgeons used less accurate measures to diagnose illnesses and locate damaged tissue. Now, medical professionals can use arthroscopy to identify conditions affecting bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and […]
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