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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
If you suffer from chronic pain, it can be disabling and disrupt your life. Although it is difficult to treat chronic pain, the pain can be managed through a variety of methods. However, during the course of your pain treatment, there may be some setbacks that you experience. Some things that people do can actually […]
What is the ulnar nerve? The ulnar nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus nerve system. With help from the median nerve, the ulnar nerve provides sensation to the flexor muscles of the hands and feet, allowing for bending. Ulnar nerve neuropathy due to ulnar nerve entrapment is often a painful disorder of the outer […]
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain conditions every year. The first medications that are most likely to be prescribed for chronic pain, except pain that is obviously due to nerve damage, fall under the category called analgesics. “Algia” is the Latin root word that means “pain,” so analgesics are anti-pain agents. Most pain medications […]
Kids already assume a heavy burden when they return to school in the fall, so don’t make it worse with a heavy backpack. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions to help reduce your child’s chances of pain and injury: Make sure your child’s pack has a padded back and wide shoulder straps […]
Migraines are severe, painful headaches that are generally incapacitating. Unlike a tension headache, which does not usually stop you from your daily activities, a migraine can cause someone to seek medical treatment or even go to the ER. In general, there are two different kinds of treatment that can be used for migraine headaches. Abortive […]
Workers with disabilities in the United States are injured at more than twice the rate of workers who are not disabled, according to new research. Disabled workers are more likely to sustain both non-occupational and occupational injuries, the study found. Researchers analyzed data from the 2006-2010 U.S. National Health Interview Survey to compare medically […]
