by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 17, 2018 | Foot, pain, Wellness
Plantar fasciitis, bunions, or achilles tendonitis got you down? If you’re experiencing pain in your feet, we can help you pinpoint the source of your discomfort and recommend the best course of treatment for your condition. While joint pain of any kind can put a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 17, 2018 | Anti-aging, Exercise, pain, Spine, Wellness
Back injuries often plague those who lift weights on a regular basis — but with some proactive adjustments to your routine, you can significantly decrease your risk. From rows to squats, the back plays a critical role in many weightlifting exercises — and developing...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 15, 2018 | Anti-aging, pain, Wellness
Osteoporosis patients who take “holidays” from bisphosphonate drugs are at increased risk for fractures, a new study finds. A six-year follow-up of patients who took a break from the bone-building drugs found 15 percent of them suffered fractures,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 10, 2018 | pain, Spine, surgery
Spine and joint surgery patients aren’t taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say. Instead, many are given opioids, such as oxycodone (OxyContin) or hydrocodone (Vicodin). These highly addictive...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 10, 2018 | anatomy, Anti-aging, pain, Spine, Wellness
Few people go through life without having episodes of lower back pain. For some people, though, it’s a daily struggle. The American Academy of Family Physicians says back pain may be controlled by maintaining proper posture and sitting, lifting, standing and...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 10, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Exercise, Knee, pain, Wellness
Golfers with knee arthritis should park the golf cart and walk the links instead, researchers say. While using a golf cart may seem the obvious choice for golfers with knee problems, a new small study finds that walking provides much greater health benefits. Moreover,...
