by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 23, 2016 | Wellness
If you’ve sprained your ankle, you know what severe pain is. But maybe that “sprain” was a “strain” or possibly even a “break.” The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal. So, oftentimes the only way to find out...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 23, 2016 | Anti-aging, Spine, Wellness
Your back is important to almost every move you make, but you probably won’t realize that until you hurt it. Then you may wish you could return to the days when you took your back for granted and didn’t have any pain. Even though you can’t turn back...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 18, 2016 | arthritis, Hand, Wellness
Anatomy of the hand The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are 3 major types of bones in the hand itself, including: Phalanges. The 14 bones that are found in the fingers of...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 18, 2016 | anatomy, arthritis, pain, Shoulder, Wellness
Whether throwing a ball, paddling a canoe, lifting boxes, or pushing a lawn mower, we rely heavily on our shoulders to perform a number of activities. Normally, the shoulder has a wide range of motion, making it the most mobile joint in the body. Because of this...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 11, 2016 | arthritis, Wellness
What is pain? Pain starts in receptor nerve cells located beneath the skin and in organs throughout the body. When there is an illness, injury, or other type of problem, these receptor cells send messages along nerve pathways to the spinal cord, which then carries the...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 11, 2016 | Wellness
What are standard evaluation procedures? Before a treatment or rehabilitation plan can be made, your orthopedist must first find what is causing your condition. This typically involves a physical exam and a review of your health history. The healthcare provider will...
