Getting the Right Care, At the Right Time, for A Hand or Wrist Injury
We use our hands and fingers every day for work, cooking, getting dressed, brushing our teeth and for sports. It is important to make sure that if your hand or wrist is injured, proper care is provided from a doctor who specializes in treating such injuries so you can enjoy proper and pain-free function for years to come. Unfortunately, … read more
Just Breathing Can Strengthen Your Core
Breathing properly can have a lot of benefits – from reducing stress, relieving pain, lowering blood pressure to strengthening the core and helping with overall posture, balance and movement. One of the most underrated exercises is training the breath. Often stress is to blame for this as we find ourselves stuck in a momentary state … read more
Should I See a Podiatrist or Orthopedic doctor for My Foot or Ankle Pain?
Navigating care in today’s healthcare world can be hard. How do you know who to see for foot and ankle pain – an orthopedic foot & ankle doctor or a podiatrist? This is a common question. In addition to orthopedic surgeons, you’re probably familiar with podiatrists, who can also treat foot and ankle conditions. But … read more
Facet Arthritis – A Common Cause for Neck and Back Pain
Facet arthritis is common condition that causes neck and back pain we age. The facet joints are small joints on the backside of the spine. We have two at each vertebrae and level of the spine. As we get older, these joints can become arthritic the same way other joints and in the body can. … read more
Top Five Signs That You May Have A Herniated Disc
If you’ve experienced back or neck pain, you may wonder if it is more than a pulled muscle and may be due to a herniated disc. The spine has 23 discs – one located between each of the vertebrae that run from the neck to the lower back. These discs provide cushioning and allow for … read more