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 […]
August 28, 2017Opinion
The current issue with Delvin Breaux, cornerback for the New Orleans Saints, is important for all of us, not just sports fans. Why? Well, in short, team physicians misdiagnosed Delvin Breaux with an ankle bruise. A bruise that never fully healed and began to affect his performance. On the brink of being traded, he sought […]
June 19, 2017News
It’s fairly clear that a torn meniscus is one of the most common causes of knee pain. How many times have you heard through the grapevine that a friend or colleague or neighbor down the street tore their meniscus during a skiing accident or a pick-up basketball game? Sure, it’s something to do with your […]
June 12, 2017News
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 […]
May 22, 2017News
If you have or know anyone who has gout attacks, you know how incredibly debilitating and painful they can be. When you have a gout attack, it can become extremely painful as joints begin to swell, become warm to the touch and turn red. When a flare up is happening, even the slightest touch or […]
May 17, 2017News
Arthritis is a painful condition in the joints that causes inflammation, stiffness and most of all pain. As we age, these conditions become worse due to wear and tear on our joints, and managing the pain and related symptoms can become even more of a challenge.
May 15, 2017News
The big toe can be the cause of much pain when suffering from a bunion. A bunion, is typically thought to be an enlargement of the bone or tissue around the joint at the lower portion of the large toe, but is actually an angular deformity. Sometimes the large toe may even overlap the toe […]
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