by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Spine, Wellness
Do you have low back pain, or neck pain? Have you tried steroid injections with no pain relief? Not ready for surgery? A radiofrequency ablation may be an option. But first, you would start with a medial branch block to see if in fact you are a candidate. A medial...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Anti-aging, Wellness
Botox. At CompOrtho? You read that correctly! Known for smoothing out wrinkles on the face, Botox has been approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraine headaches in adults. The FDA says Botox injections have been shown to be effective in the prevention of migraines,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Wellness
Ever hear of Platelet-rich Plasma injections, otherwise known as PRP? It’s a newer type of injection that you may have heard sports announcers talk about on tv. Famous athletes have used PRP to recover from injuries, or even surgery much faster as compared to...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Wellness
Physical medicine and rehabilitation: PM&R is often called the quality of life profession because its aim is to enhance patient performance. The focus is not on one part of the body, but instead on the development of a comprehensive program for helping a patient...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Wellness
What is musculoskeletal rehabilitation? A musculoskeletal rehabilitation program is a doctor-supervised program designed for people with impairments or disabilities due to disease, disorders, or trauma to the muscles or bones. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Wellness
What is orthopedics? The word orthopedic comes from the Greek words: Ortho meaning straight Paedia meaning children Orthopedic surgery is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system relating to the...
