by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 7, 2019 | Wellness
TUESDAY, Feb. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Bouncing around at a trampoline park can be great fun, but a new study warns it can also be an invitation to sprains, strains and broken bones. Nationwide, more than 100,000 emergency room visits were related to...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 7, 2019 | Anti-aging, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Backpacks are a practical way for people to carry books and other supplies. They are designed to distribute the weight of these items among the body’s muscles, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. But when used incorrectly,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 18, 2019 | Anti-aging, Wellness
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a young adult, start thinking about your bone health, an expert advises. Most people reach peak bone mass — the strongest bones they’ll ever have — between 25 and 30 years of age,...
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...
