The spine is made of a stack of bones called vertebrae. When looked at from behind, the spine should appear straight. However, if you suffer from scoliosis, your spine will look abnormal, typically with an S-shaped or C-shaped curve, and appear to be leaning to one side. If you have a slight curve in your
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Aftercare Following Foot or Ankle Surgery
Recovery from foot or ankle surgery can be a long and intense process, but shouldn’t be unbearable. The more prepared you are and the closer you work with your doctor, the better your recovery will be. Once done with foot or ankle surgery, your podiatrist will provide some general guidelines to help you with aftercare.
Read MoreCan My Sleep Position Cause Low Back Pain?
Whenever that twinge in your low back acts up, you might think it’s due to your posture while sitting or standing up. While it is true that your sitting or standing posture can be a culprit in your low back pain, how you sleep—whether flat on your back, curled up in a fetal position, on
Read MoreWhat To Do After Foot And Ankle Surgery
Foot and ankle surgeries typically have long recovery times — from six months to a year. It’s a process that you should go about carefully, as taking shortcuts may lengthen your recovery time or even necessitate a repeat surgery. So, what are the concrete steps you should be taking while recovering? Let’s find out. Post-Foot
Read MoreThings To Consider When Looking For A New Orthopedic Doctor
It’s inevitable to experience some kind of orthopedic injury or condition in your lifetime. You might suffer a fall, get in an accident, or get a degenerative disease. Injury, pain, and trauma may warrant a visit to the local orthopedist. However, finding the ideal doctor for you may be challenging. With so many clinics and
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 MoreFoot and Ankle Surgery: Post-Surgery Care Tips
Regardless of why you’re having a foot or ankle surgery, you’ll want to know how to take good care of the area in order to achieve your desired treatment outcome. It’s quite easy to strictly follow your foot surgeon’s instructions during the first few days after your procedure. However, it can eventually get difficult to
Read MoreWorkout Tips for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can hinder you from performing everything – from daily chores to driving, from work duties to exercising. The pain can be caused by various factors, like a sports injury, overuse, or even the way you sleep. Fortunately, there are a number of exercises and stretches you can perform to prevent and relieve shoulder
Read MoreScoliosis Treatment Options
Scoliosis is a back condition in which the spine is shaped in ways other than straight when you are standing up. It is most commonly diagnosed in children, but it can also be first diagnosed in adults. When scoliosis is diagnosed in an adult, it is usually either because it was simply never detected at
Read MoreTop Tips for Cold Weather Foot Care
With fall upon us and winter close behind, gone are the days of bare feet and flip flops. With the onset of cooler weather, it’s important to keep your feet safe from the elements – rain, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. According to Marc Lipton, DPM, a podiatrist with Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM),
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