by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 30, 2022 | pain, Spine, Wellness
When people have backaches bad enough to send them to the doctor, prompt physical therapy may be a wise choice, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when those patients had “early” PT — within a couple weeks of seeing a doctor — they...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 17, 2022 | pain, Spine, Wellness
THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Persistent use of steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to treat acute lower back pain may actually turn it into a chronic condition, a new study warns. However, some experts who...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 20, 2022 | Hand, pain, Wellness, Wrist
As the weather gets cooler, many people are affected by joint pain in the hands and wrists due to arthritis or injury. Bodily extremities are prone to “shutting down” circulation to maintain core body temperature. This might save your life in extreme situations;...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 18, 2022 | Hand, pain, surgery, Wellness, Wrist
Carpal tunnel can be a painful and even debilitating orthopedic condition. But it’s one that can be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes. Carpal tunnel syndrome, a progressive condition marked by pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and wrists, is an...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Dec 14, 2021 | pain, Spine, Wellness
Does your back stiffen up and ache frequently? It could be due to back spasms. Learn what they are and how to treat them. Back pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints among adults in the U.S. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 10, 2021 | pain, Spine
A sore back often comes along with pregnancy. Here’s how to get relief. Back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 80 percent of expectant mothers experience low back and pelvic pain. Although the discomfort usually...
