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 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
Improving your health and physical activity doesn’t have to be complicated, it can be as simple as lacing up your shoes and stepping outside to go for a walk. Walking is a low impact activity, requiring minimal equipment, and can be performed at any time of the day at your own pace. Simply putting one … read more
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
Shoulder pain is common, especially as we age. However, shoulder pain that limits your ability to function or enjoy life is not normal and should not be tolerated. Pain that limits your ability to raise your arm above your head or rotate your shoulder is called impingement or subacromial shoulder pain. Other names you may … read more