Sciatica pain refers to a type of pain that develops when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back and branches out into your hips, buttocks, and down the legs. Sciatica pain may range from a mild ache to disabling pain that weakens the leg. If left untreated, sciatica can
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Possible Causes of Knee Pain
Your knee bears the brunt of your body weight in all of your everyday movements and activities. This is the reason why it is vulnerable to a variety of injuries and painful conditions. If you’ve been dogged by knee pain and wondering what could be causing it, here are some of the possible causes. Kneecap
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Doctor About Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain can come from several disorders that target the feet. Plantar fasciitis, which affects the connective tissues in your feet, can cause significant discomfort whenever you stand or walk. However, there’s no need to endure the pain. Working with medical professionals should allow you to get effective treatment. Preparing questions to ask your doctor
Read MoreRecovering from a Rotator Cuff Tear
We use our shoulders in many of our activities, from our daily routines and work to leisure and sports. The load they carry on a daily basis makes them more susceptible to injuries like a rotator cuff tear. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles in your shoulder that keeps the upper arm (humerus)
Read MoreTreatments for Knee Pain
A leading cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis. It is due to the wearing-down of the protective cartilage that prevents the bones in the knee from rubbing against each other. Without the cushion of protective cartilage, knee movement becomes painful. Knee arthritis causes constant pain without proper treatment. Let’s talk about some of the most
Read MorePatient Daniel Frank’s Personal Story
Thousands of people from across the state of Maryland have relied on Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) for comprehensive care. Some have turned to us for help with chronic pain issues; for others it’s been about getting treatment following traumatic injuries. Some of our patients are competitive athletes; some just want to be able
Read MoreDifferent Types of Foot Surgery
For patients who have foot and ankle issues that are not responding well to conservative treatments, your doctor may recommend foot surgery. Sometimes surgery is the only way to achieve long-lasting relief from persistent, disabling symptoms. The goal of foot surgery is not just to relieve chronic pain, but also to restore normal foot and
Read MoreFrom The Orthopedist’s Desk: Building Shoulder Muscles Safely
If you have had a shoulder injury, a focused conditioning exercise program can help you build up the muscles in your shoulder and allow you to get back to your normal activity level safely. Conditioning exercises help reduce pain and gradually strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility and stability in target muscles, improving overall health in
Read More6 Types of Meniscus Tears
A meniscus is a moon-shaped section of cartilage that cushions the knee between the top of the shinbone (lower leg bone, or tibia) and the bottom of the thighbone (upper leg bone, or femur). Each knee has two menisci: The lateral meniscus is in your outer knee, and the medial meniscus is in the inner
Read MoreSigns of A Broken Hip
The hip bone is a pretty strong one, however, after a certain age, it can become susceptible to fractures. Women in particular become susceptible to bone fractures due to decreasing estrogen levels and weakening bones as they get older and go into menopause. Add balance issues and poor eyesight to the mix, which are pretty
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