by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 19, 2019 | Hand, pain, Wellness, Wrist
FRIDAY, March 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You use your hands nearly every minute of the day, so any time they hurt it’s important to find out why. Certain conditions can affect people who do the same hand movements for hours every day. Repetitive strain...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 4, 2019 | Anti-aging, Hand, pain, Wellness, Wrist
(HealthDay News) — Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when pressure is placed on a nerve stretching from the arm to the hand. Often, this is due to stress on the hands and wrists. Adjusting your daily routine can help prevent CTS. NYU Langone Health offers...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 2, 2019 | pain, surgery, Wellness
People who get prompt physical therapy for pain in the knee, shoulder or lower back may have less need for opioid painkillers, new research suggests. The study, of nearly 89,000 U.S. patients, found that people given physical therapy for their pain were 7 percent to...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 28, 2018 | pain, Spine, surgery, Wellness
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) –What if a simple zap to the spine could relieve the debilitating lower back and leg pain brought on by a herniated disk? Such is the promise of “pulse radiofrequency” therapy (pRF), which sends...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 6, 2018 | pain, Spine, Wellness
THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Back pain is a common problem in the United States, but there are ways to protect yourself, an expert says. “The back is a complex structure with many delicate parts, but with good judgment and healthy lifestyle...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 4, 2018 | pain, Spine, Wellness
New research pinpoints three genes responsible for skeletal development that appear to be connected to chronic back pain. The study authors said their findings could shed new light on the biological factors involved in the development of the condition and lead to new...
