by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 18, 2021 | anatomy, Elbow, Exercise, pain, surgery, Wellness
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. However, several other sports and activities besides sports can also put you at risk. ...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 21, 2019 | anatomy, Spine, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Proper posture can prevent pain and injury, says Mayo Clinic. To check if you have proper posture, Mayo suggests the “wall test.” Here’s what it involves: Stand so the back of your head, shoulder blades and buttocks touch the...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 1, 2019 | anatomy, Foot, lower leg, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Stress fractures are overuse injuries and usually occur in the lower leg. Typically, they are triggered by increasing the amount or intensity of an activity too quickly, says the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. To prevent stress...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 25, 2019 | anatomy, Ankle, Anti-aging, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Hip, Knee
(HealthDay News) — Most people have popping and cracking of their joints, especially as they age. Though the reasons behind these sounds are unclear, doctors think they may be caused by ligaments stretching and releasing, or the compression of nitrogen bubbles....
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 26, 2019 | anatomy, Anti-aging, Hip, Pelvis, Shoulder, Spine, Wellness
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Ever had a bad spasm from bending down to pick up your child or tie your shoes? Keeping your core muscles — the workhorses that stabilize your spine — flexible with a stretching routine can help prevent...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 10, 2018 | anatomy, Anti-aging, Exercise, pain, Spine, Wellness
THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Low back pain is a common health complaint. And if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to weight gain, a loss in your fitness level and keep you from doing things you love. But not moving isn’t the answer...
