Nobody likes to be sidelined by an injury, especially one that can limit your ability to stand and walk, such as an ankle injury. Exercise and playing sports are part of a healthy lifestyle, and if you want to continue being physically active, you should take precautions. Sports injury prevention is something that every athlete
Read MoreA strain is an injury in which a muscle or its attaching tendon get either stretched beyond its capacity or torn. This occurs when you put undue stress on any of these connective tissues during the course of your everyday movements, while doing tasks at work, or during exercise or sports. When you strain a
Read MoreIf you are experiencing pain, tightness, or stiffness in your hip, it could mean you have osteoarthritis. It is a very common condition that affects both adult men and women. More people suffering from osteoarthritis in the hips are now getting hip replacements to address these issues. Read more to learn why doctors recommend hip
Read MoreBack pain impacts many lives on a daily basis. Unfortunately, some forms of back pain are chronic and cause recurring discomfort. Many causes of back pain are degenerative, and treatments may not always address the pain permanently. However, you can always do something to reduce discomfort and improve your quality of life. By following these
Read MoreSprains and strains are the most common sports and work-related injuries. They involve your muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These two injuries are painful and can cause swelling, but most sprains and strains don’t need serious treatment. Many times, sprains and strains can go undetected — you might think the pain you’re experiencing is insignificant,
Read MoreBones are the hardest tissues in your body, but a high impact can cause a fracture. About 178 million bone fractures occur worldwide each year, as indeed a broken bone can happen to anyone in a variety of ways. How quickly a broken bone can heal depends on the bone’s location, type, and severity, as
Read MoreAs you age, the cartilage in your knee joint wears down. This may cause activities you once enjoyed to become difficult to get through due to pain. Even taking a walk or carrying groceries upstairs may become difficult or inconvenient with knee pain. Your orthopedic doctor may talk to you about knee replacement surgery if
Read MoreJoint replacement surgeries are among the most successful and reliable procedures in modern medicine, providing effective pain relief as well as restoring the normal function and quality of life of up to 90 percent of patients who’ve had it. Joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) involves an orthopedic surgeon removing and replacing part of or the entire
Read MoreIf done successfully, hip replacement surgery can change your life for the better — it eliminates pain, increases mobility, and restores function. However, surgery is a big decision. No doubt you will have some questions and concerns. Here are a few things that you might want to ask your surgeon before undergoing hip replacement surgery.
Read MoreShoulder pain will likely become disruptive to your daily life, especially if it lasts for a long time. Mild aches may go away in a couple of days without intervention. However, chronic pain may require getting shoulder replacement surgery. A patient may also have a shoulder condition that requires replacement surgery. Here are indicators that
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