Here are the Top 10 things patients do to mess up their own care: 1. You talk on your cell phone. This is your health we’re talking about. Other calls can wait. Turn the thing off. 2. You lie. We need to treat you the best way we can, so if you’re gay, say so. […]
Orthopaedic physicians use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. Orthopaedists also use results of these tests to plan an appropriate course of treatment. Here are some of the most frequently used diagnostic tests for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Radiographs (X-rays) X-rays (radiographs) are the most […]
We’ve all been there before: pain that makes you lean back a little, place a hand on your lower back, and complain about how much it hurts. Did you know with the implementation of some basic exercises you can help reduce and even prevent lower back pain? Exercise – Regular exercise like walking, biking, or […]
The Sacroiliac joints are located at the very bottom of the back, on either side of the spine. The Sacroiliac joints help make up the rear part of the pelvic girdle and sit between the sacrum (vertebrae S1-S5) and the Ilia (hip bones). The function of the SI joints is to allow twisting movements when […]
