The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons supporting the top end of your upper arm bone like a cuff. Although these tissues are strong and durable, they are not immune to trauma and overuse injury. Tiny tears can develop in the rotator cuff, and these can cause constant shoulder pain. Fortunately, an orthopedic surgeon […]
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What is the difference between a physical therapist and a sports medicine doctor?
People with injuries from playing sports may lump a physical therapist and sports medicine doctor together. While both health professionals treat patients with orthopedic pain symptoms and injuries, they are not one and the same, although you may come across both of them over the course of injury treatment, since physical therapists and sports medicine […]
Selecting the Right Orthopedic Doctor for Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that is a result of the median nerve being compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The pain and swelling in your hand and wrist can prevent you from performing simple functions such as grasping, writing, and typing. Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by repetitive motions, […]
Protecting Your Joints
Our joints keep us mobile and productive, but they need to be treated with kindness just like the rest of the body. With overuse and a lack of proper maintenance of your body, they can suffer deterioration, inflammation, and injury. Let’s talk about some of the key ways in which you can keep your joints […]
Carpal Tunnel Vs Arthritis
If you are suffering from pain in your wrist, you may be unclear on the cause of the pain. Two common causes of wrist pain are carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. While both conditions may share some similarities, there are key differences between the two that will influence the type of treatment required. Carpal tunnel […]
