by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 10, 2019 | Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Broken bones and injured tendons or ligaments can cause significant pain. Casts and splints are designed to help relieve this pain by limiting movement, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. To care for your cast properly, the AAFP...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 10, 2019 | Spine, surgery, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — A herniated disc is a spinal injury that can be caused by excessive strain, says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Symptoms of a herniated disc can range from a soft back ache to extreme pain or numbness. After diagnosis,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 29, 2019 | pain, Spine, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Lifting heavy things is a leading cause of workplace injury, says the University of North Carolina. People who practice smart lifting techniques are less likely to suffer muscle sprains, pulls and injuries caused by heavy lifting. To properly...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 29, 2019 | Spine, Wellness
SATURDAY, Aug. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Books, tablets, lunch: Stuff can really start to weigh heavily in your kid’s school backpack. And so experts at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) are offering tips on backpack safety to parents...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 20, 2019 | Anti-aging, pain, Spine, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Back pain is one of the most common medical issues in the United States, says the National Institutes of Health. Short-term back pain lasts no longer than six weeks, and can be uncomfortable if untreated. To treat short-term back pain, the NIH...
