Sports-related injuries can range from a simple ankle sprain to something more serious like a back injury. The range of severity can depend on the type of sport. For example, it's assumed that football injuries are going to be more dramatic and painful than an injury from a sport like golf. While … [Read more...] about From Running to Golf: Types of Sports-Related Injuries
Preventing Golfer’s Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Amid our nation’s pandemic, many recreational activities have had to be put on hold. One that has been deemed to be fairly safe, however, is golf. Given that it allows for physical distancing and that golf courses are taking additional measures to sanitize their clubhouses, carts and other … [Read more...] about Preventing Golfer’s Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Signs and Symptoms of Sports Injuries
Two Types of Sports Injuries As indicated by the title, sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports. Anyone is liable to find themselves injured from sports, there is no age limit on sports-related injuries. What people may not know is that there are two types of sports injuries; … [Read more...] about Signs and Symptoms of Sports Injuries
Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are common in children and adults. There are hundreds of different types of injuries that are caused by sports. Some body parts are more susceptible to injury than others and the top three injuries make up for the majority of all sports-related injuries. 10. Achilles … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries
What is a Pain Management Doctor?
If you live with chronic pain or suffer from an incident where you find yourself in pain, chances are, you’ll be referred to a pain management specialist. A pain management doctor is a medical doctor (M.D.) or a doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) who specializes in pain medicine. These doctors … [Read more...] about What is a Pain Management Doctor?
Variety of Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
There is an ever-growing variety of treatments for those suffering from chronic pain. There is the option of general medicine - oral and topical therapies - that can be used to reduce pain and inflammation. Your doctor may suggest non-medication pain relievers or even use alternative methods like … [Read more...] about Variety of Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Using Interventional Pain Management to Reduce Pain
Pain management traditionally deals with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a myriad of acute and chronic pain. As more research develops and medicine progresses, physicians learn about the complex intricacies of pain. The accessibility to research and technologies has led to a sub-specialty … [Read more...] about Using Interventional Pain Management to Reduce Pain
Kyphoplasty
A vertebral fracture or a break in one of the spinal vertebrae is a condition that can make it difficult for individuals to move freely. When a vertebral break occurs the bone fragments may rub against each other, resulting in debilitating pain. In this article, we will discuss a minimally-invasive … [Read more...] about Kyphoplasty
Foot and Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can severely affect day-to-day life. Whether it’s something as minor as a stubbed toe or a persistent condition like plantar fasciitis, nobody wants to suffer from foot or ankle pain. Pain in these lower extremities can differ based on where the pain is being … [Read more...] about Foot and Ankle Pain