The muscles in your back support your spine, and they help you move your body, rotate, twist, and bend your body, and stand up straight. If you cannot stand up straight, walking also becomes nearly impossible. Should anything go wrong with your spine, and if your back hurts, you could be looking at limitations of
Read MoreNobody likes to be sidelined by an injury, especially one that can limit your ability to stand and walk, such as an ankle injury. Exercise and playing sports are part of a healthy lifestyle, and if you want to continue being physically active, you should take precautions. Sports injury prevention is something that every athlete
Read MoreAn active lifestyle comes with its own set of risks. If you are active, which is the case with people who play sports, injuries are bound to happen. These injuries are classified as sports injuries and can be due to several reasons, such as lack of rest and hydration, poor biomechanics, overuse, and not warming
Read MoreA strain is an injury in which a muscle or its attaching tendon get either stretched beyond its capacity or torn. This occurs when you put undue stress on any of these connective tissues during the course of your everyday movements, while doing tasks at work, or during exercise or sports. When you strain a
Read MoreIf you are experiencing pain, tightness, or stiffness in your hip, it could mean you have osteoarthritis. It is a very common condition that affects both adult men and women. More people suffering from osteoarthritis in the hips are now getting hip replacements to address these issues. Read more to learn why doctors recommend hip
Read MoreBack pain impacts many lives on a daily basis. Unfortunately, some forms of back pain are chronic and cause recurring discomfort. Many causes of back pain are degenerative, and treatments may not always address the pain permanently. However, you can always do something to reduce discomfort and improve your quality of life. By following these
Read MoreSprains and strains are the most common sports and work-related injuries. They involve your muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These two injuries are painful and can cause swelling, but most sprains and strains don’t need serious treatment. Many times, sprains and strains can go undetected — you might think the pain you’re experiencing is insignificant,
Read MoreBones are the hardest tissues in your body, but a high impact can cause a fracture. About 178 million bone fractures occur worldwide each year, as indeed a broken bone can happen to anyone in a variety of ways. How quickly a broken bone can heal depends on the bone’s location, type, and severity, as
Read MoreMost of us have sustained back pain of some sort, whether it’s mild discomfort or severe pain that knocks you off your feet. However, the back pain can spread to the legs and become debilitating in the case of sciatica. Sciatic pain is a prevalent complaint in the U.S., affecting up to 40% of the
Read MoreAnother year has gone by, and we are given another opportunity to celebrate successes, learn from failures, and plan for the future. The past year has presented many important trends in orthopedic care that are worth looking out for as we enter 2022. Read on to learn some of the orthopedic trends that will likely
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