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At Warner Orthopedics & Wellness, our goal is to help you both maintain your overall wellness and achieve your fitness goals. Many people only think of seeing their doctors when they are in pain from an injury or illness and need treatment. In our clinic, we strive to make ourselves available to all of our […]
WHAT IS TARSAL TUNNEL? Tarsal Tunnel, or Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS), is typically caused by irritation of the tibial nerve at the ankle level. This is sometimes due to overuse of the foot and ankle. An increase in running, walking, standing, or exercising can irritate and compress the tibial nerve located in the heel – causing […]
1. Go For A Walk After the year we’ve had, I think we all appreciate the gift of the outdoors a little more than we used to. If it is safe for you to do so, try to get a long walk this weekend. Walk your dog (if you have one) in your neighborhood or […]
Thank you to all who attended our NOVEMBER webinar, hosted by Dr. Meredith Warner! If you missed out, don’t worry. You can watch the recap below of our third seminar all about Diabetic Foot Care: https://youtu.be/WxhKVz-P91U%20 For this monthly seminar, Dr. Warner shared the basics of Diabetic Foot Care, from what diabetes is, what causes […]
Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing and physically active kids. The most important thing to know about Sever’s disease is that, with proper care, the condition usually goes away in under two months. Early diagnosis, proper care, and taking measures to protect the heel can safeguard against future problems. Common […]
No parent wants to have their child be put on the sidelines due to an injury on the playing field. While you can’t foresee every circumstance your child will run into while playing sports with their classmates, there is a lot you can do to prevent some of the more common injuries student-athletes experience. Injuries […]
What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is different from osteoarthritis, usually caused by age or a complication associated with an injury to the affected joint. Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are ones characterized by your over-active immune system attacking your tissues. Psoriatic arthritis usually presents with skin psoriasis, hence the name. Psoriasis […]
As a parent, you want to protect your children – primarily as they pursue hobbies like organized sports. Injuries do happen, but there are things you can stay aware of and help your child avoid, so you don’t have an injured student-athlete on your hands. If your child begins complaining of foot pain, they may […]
So many of us are not getting the right amount of nutrition from our diets. It can be easy to overlook a serving of vegetables, overindulge on carbohydrates, or bypass lean protein for less healthy options. These days, when a fast, unhealthy meal is usually within a 10-minute drive of your home or workplace, it […]
What is Functional Healing? Hi, Dr. Meredith Warner here- Functional healing, or functional medicine, is a new practice that is slowly gaining momentum in the medical world. It’s different from the standard most of us know – conventional medicine addresses symptoms to help you manage pain and dysfunction, not overcome it. Also, conventional medicine is […]
