You step off a curb funny and feel a twinge in your wrist. A week later you lean on the counter and something in your back catches. Nothing dramatic. Nothing you’d call a fall. But your body keeps sending small bills for motions that never used to cost anything. Most people find out they have
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Knee and Hip Arthritis: What’s Actually Causing Your Pain, and What Helps
Knee or hip pain that lasts more than a few weeks is one of the most common reasons adults in Central Maryland come to OACM. Often, that pain is an early sign of arthritis. May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a useful prompt to take a closer look at the joint that’s been bothering you. This
Read MoreNutrition for Surgery Recovery: How Diet Impacts Healing
Recovering from surgery is not just about resting and taking medicine. What you eat makes a big difference in how well and how fast your body heals. After surgery, your body works hard to fix tissues, fight swelling, and get your energy back. Eating the right foods can help with all of that and make
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Conditions and Their Treatments
Orthopedic conditions can cause problems that will impact your life. They can cause pain and restrict movement. These problems will likely interfere with your daily living. It’s important to learn about them and how to fix them. This way, you can maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. What Are Orthopedic Conditions? Orthopedic conditions are problems
Read MoreWhat to Expect from an Orthopedist Visit
Orthopedic doctors, also known as orthopedists, are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating issues related to the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. If you’re experiencing pain or limited mobility due to an injury or chronic condition, an orthopedist can help you find relief and improve your quality
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Issues Your Orthopedist Can Help With
If you experience pain in your bones, joints, or muscles that has lasted for more than a few days – or if the discomfort is severe enough to limit your daily activities – it’s time to see an orthopedist. Orthopedists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues such as fractures, muscle
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Injuries
Injuries can happen when you least expect them. The musculoskeletal system can sustain many painful injuries that can significantly affect the quality of your life. Luckily, most injuries can be treated effectively by an orthopedic doctor. Here are some common musculoskeletal injuries and how your orthopedic doctor can help treat them: 1. Fractures Sudden pressure
Read MoreWhat to Ask an Orthopedic Doctor After a Failed Surgery
Undergoing surgery itself is scary, and you consider it as a last option. But you may not imagine anything more troubling than undergoing a surgery that fails to provide you relief. Even after surgery, feeling the same pain and experiencing the same symptoms can be your worst nightmare. It is true that no surgery guarantees
Read MoreExercises Orthopedic Surgeons Commonly Recommend for Avid Runners
If you’re one of the many people who consider running the most enjoyable form of exercise, you will see huge gains in incorporating strength-training exercises into your routine. Strength training is a crucial component of your roadwork, as it helps improve your muscles’ flexibility and your joints’ range of motion, thereby enhancing your power, stability,
Read MoreOrthopedic Doctor’s Tips for a Perfect Surgery Recovery
Orthopedic surgery is the first step to regaining your mobility and strength, and relieving your pain, following a debilitating condition or injury. After your operation, it is in your best interest to commit to a healthy recovery in order to avoid complications and to enjoy the maximum benefits of your procedure. While your recuperation period
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