Football is a well-known and loved sport. Because it is a high-impact and contact sport, players are often exposed to collisions, sudden injuries, repetitive stress, and micro-trauma that can result in overuse injuries. Whether you play football as a hobby or are aspiring to be a professional football player, it is essential to learn about
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Common Orthopedic Problems as You Get Older
When people age, their body systems age, too, and that includes the musculoskeletal system. Bones become weaker, muscles are less lean, and you may experience a decrease in your overall speed and movement. These changes contribute to the increased risk of falls and injuries. Aging is a part of life, but you can decrease your
Read MorePercutaneous Disc Nucleoplasty
Individuals with herniated discs can experience debilitating and agonizing back pains. This injury affects approximately 1.5 million Americans every year. While the pain caused by a herniated disc can be life-consuming, there are ways to treat it and find relief. Let’s take a look at what a herniated disc is and how a percutaneous disc
Read MoreFacet Joint Injections
A facet joint is an interlocking joint in the back of the spine that is formed between each set of two adjacent vertebrae. The purpose of a facet joint is to permit a person to be able to bend and twist and maintain flexibility in the spine and torso. When the facet joints are healthy,
Read MoreWhat Is MLS (Multiwave Locked System) Laser Therapy?
Noninvasive MLS laser therapy features breakthrough technology and is currently considered the most advanced laser therapy system available. So, what exactly is it and what can it be used for? How It Works MLS laser therapy uses a multiwave, fully robotic laser to significantly reduce pain and inflammation and promote soft tissue repair. It is
Read MoreMyths About Cold Weather and Back Pain
If you experience back pain, you have likely heard a variety of claims on the topic, including how temperature affects it. Some of the most common questions people have about back pain and temperature involve the effect of cold weather. It’s time to bust these myths so you can have an accurate understanding of back
Read MoreWalking Again After a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries can have disastrous effects on a person’s life because they can impact the body’s most basic functions. Depending on the severity of a spinal cord injury, patients may find themselves unable to walk. In situations like these, patients work with a variety of medical professionals to regain the ability to walk, so
Read MoreWhen Should You See a Doctor for Your Back Pain?
Occasional back pain caused by too much exertion is nothing to worry about. If it’s relatively mild, it will heal with a bit of rest, medication, ointment, or massage. But when back pain persists or is so intense that it makes it difficult for you to carry out your normal activities, then it’s time to
Read More5 Ways You May Be Triggering Your Sciatica
If you’ve ever experienced sciatica, you know it’s different from other back pain. Instead of a throbbing or piercing discomfort in one area, it’s more like a sharp shooting pain sometimes accompanied by tingling, numbness, or weakness that starts in the lower back and radiates through the buttocks and down the back of your leg. That’s
Read MoreSpinal Cord Stimulation Beats Medication for Pain
Spinal cord stimulation is associated with greater pain reduction than pharmacotherapy in patients with intractable spine or limb pain, results of a new systematic review and meta-analysis show. The meta-analysis also suggests that new stimulation technologies, such as those that deliver high-frequency currents, are likely better at reducing pain than is conventional stimulation. Previous research
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