Shingles is one form of an infection with a virus called varicella-zoster. Shingles is also known as “herpes zoster,” because the virus belongs to the herpes virus family. The virus that causes shingles is not the same virus that causes the sexually transmitted infection genital herpes. This virus is also the cause of the disease […]
The Clinical Research Department at Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. partners with Biomedical companies in the Pharmaceutical Industry in conducting Phase II – Phase IV Clinical Trials. Our experienced full-time Coordinators and Board Certified Physicians offer a variety of Clinical Studies for numerous diagnoses including: Chronic musculoskeletal pain Low back pain Neuropathic pain Migraine headaches Elbow pain / […]
Pain management in the athlete represents a great challenge. From an athlete’s perspective, pain is a reminder that the body has not yet healed from an injury. Athletes place an extraordinary amount of stress and demand on their bodies. Pain can thus be a result of bone trauma, muscle strain, or a soft tissue / […]
Knee pain is a common affliction for adults, in part because it can be attributed to so many causes, from dislocation of the joint to ligament injuries to arthritis. These conditions are typically treated without surgery using a multi-step approach to relieve pain and rebuild strength in the knee. Injection therapies are an […]
Hip injuries are a very common problem among people of all ages and become even more prevalent after the age of 50. They are most likely to occur in very active people from hard use, or very inactive ones, due to deterioration in bones and muscles. Hips are in constant use, only resting when you’re […]
Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C.specializes in spine care and pain management. Established in 1993, our practice has developed into one of the premier non-surgical orthopaedic practices in the southeast, and an industry leader for the non-invasive treatment of back and neck pain. We treat all orthopaedic conditions and specialize in low back pain. Our goal is to […]
There’s no doubt about it: Pain stinks. We all hate it and a lot of us go to great lengths to try and get rid of the pain. And yet, it’s a constant part of human experience. But why do people feel physical pain and does everyone feel pain the same way? As much as […]
What is Jumpers Knee / Patellar Tendinopathy? The patella tendon / ligament joins the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone or tibia. This tendon is extremely strong and allows the quadriceps muscle group to straighten the leg. The quadriceps actively straighten the knee in jumping to propel the individual off the ground as well as […]
Radial nerve dysfunction is a problem with the radial nerve. Damage to the radial nerve leads to problems with movement or sensation of the back of the arm (triceps), forearm, or hand. Causes Radial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the radial nerve, which travels down the arm and controls movement of the triceps […]
Botox injections, long used to smooth away wrinkles, might also soothe chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain, new research suggests.This type of persistent pain “is a common disorder that potentially may cause functional impairment in our patients,” explained one expert not connected to the study, Dr. Robert Duarte. “In addition, neck pain may provoke headaches,” […]
