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 | Jul 5, 2022 | Wellness
Can’t move your finger? It could be due to an orthopedic condition known as trigger finger. Learn more about the causes and treatments. We use our fingers so much in our daily lives — from typing to grasping objects to pointing and much more — that we often take...
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 | Mar 17, 2022 | Spine, Wellness
Sitting at your desk all day can cause back pain. Will switching to a standing desk setup help? Read on to find out. COVID-19 has changed many aspects of American life, and one of most pronounced is how and where we work. To stop the spread of the virus, companies...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 3, 2022 | Wellness
Many orthopedic injuries happen in the home, and spring cleaning is a perfect time to strain your muscles and joints. Learn about the most common injuries and how to prevent them. It’s spring, and it’s time to clear away the clutter and tackle those home-based...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 2, 2022 | Ankle, Wellness
Ankle sprains are some of the most common and painful orthopedic injuries. But you can prevent ankle sprains if you’re careful! Learn how. Ankle sprains make up some of the most common orthopedic injuries. In fact, one study estimated that 2 million people suffer...
