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Bulging disc vs. herniated disc: What’s the difference?

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Dec 9, 2024

Getting to the source of your back pain isn’t always easy. Two common back issues that often cause confusion are bulging discs and herniated discs. If you’re wondering what the differences are between a bulging disc vs. a herniated disc,...

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9 ways to relieve hip pain quickly

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Oct 31, 2024

When you’re living with hip pain that’s impacting your quality of life, you want it to go away as soon as possible. With that in mind, let’s dive into some of the most effective hip pain relief methods—from home remedies...

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Surgical options for chronic knee pain: Which one is right for you?

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Oct 14, 2024

Chronic knee pain is extremely common, with over 25% of Americans experiencing frequent, debilitating knee pain on a regular basis. While nonsurgical treatments like physical therapy often provide relief, when knee pain persists, it may be time to consider your...

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Weighing the pros and cons of dry needling: Is this popular therapy right for you?

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Jun 26, 2024

Dry needling, a procedure used to relieve muscle aches and pains, has been growing in popularity in recent years. If you’re experiencing muscle pain and curious about this therapy, here’s what you need to know about the pros and cons...

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4 best tennis elbow exercises to relieve elbow pain

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Apr 8, 2024

If you’re experiencing pain on the outside of your elbow, you might be dealing with a case of tennis elbow. Not a tennis player, you say? Ironically, tennis elbow pain more commonly affects people who don’t play tennis at all....

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Sprained ankle vs. broken ankle: Getting the right care for your injury

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Mar 29, 2024

Ankle injuries are one of the most common orthopedic-related reasons people visit the ER. And they can happen to almost anyone at any age—from a landing badly while playing a sport, to an accident at work, to a fall at...

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Understanding shoulder pain: Frozen shoulder vs. rotator cuff injuries

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Feb 16, 2024

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. As we use our shoulders for many movements and activities, any shoulder pain can cause much disruption and discomfort in our daily lives. Unfortunately, people may wait to receive...

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Don’t shrug off shoulder pain: When to see a doctor for shoulder impingement

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Nov 2, 2023

Shoulder pain is a common issue that many of us may face at some point in our lives, but understanding the causes and finding ways to prevent it can be the key to enjoying an active lifestyle, pain-free. If you...

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Reducing the risk of dislocation after a hip replacement

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Aug 22, 2023

When you undergo hip replacement surgery to help you regain movement and relieve pain, you want to do everything you can to protect your new hip. While most people who have an elective hip replacement go on to have a healthy...

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Treating hip pain with less invasive techniques

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Jul 6, 2023

The hip is one of the hardest working joints in the human body, tasked with supporting the weight of our upper torso and giving us the ability to walk and move. So when things go wrong, the consequences can be...

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Hip dysplasia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments to keep you moving well

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Jun 29, 2023

If you’re feeling hip pain or discomfort, you may have underlying hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia remains a leading cause of early hip degeneration. It helps to look at hip dysplasia as a spectrum—from understanding the beginnings in infants, to the symptoms...

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4 simple exercises to prevent and relieve shoulder pain

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Jun 20, 2023

Sitting at a desk all day. Arching your shoulders while looking at your phone. Poor posture when driving. Repetitive motions during sports. Changes in the shoulder joint as you age. All of these can lead to shoulder pain. After low...

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What to expect during knee replacement surgery

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May 4, 2023

The prospect of ongoing, worsening knee pain is not an appealing one. For some people, though, the idea of a knee replacement procedure is even less so. Throughout my career as an orthopedic surgeon, I have performed countless knee replacements...

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Weather and joint pain: It’s no wives’ tale

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May 1, 2023

Can the weather really cause joint pain? It’s no wives’ tale—people with arthritis and other joint conditions may be able to tell when the weather is going to change. Cold and damp weather tend to make joint pain worse, particularly in...

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Is the OATS knee procedure right for your cartilage repair?

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Apr 11, 2023

The cartilage between the bones in your knee helps keep everything moving smoothly. But when there’s damage to this important cushion, even a small part, it can start to have a big impact on your ability to stay active.  If...

Joint pain? How to know when it’s time to see a doctor

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Mar 16, 2023

Ah, those aching joints. Morning shoulder stiffness. Sore knees after a long day chasing kids. Weekend warrior hip pain. Sound familiar? Joint pain is common, especially as we age or take up a new activity. While occasional aches or stiffness...

Pickleball injuries: Just how dangerous is America’s new favorite sport?

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Oct 26, 2022

Pickleball is considered to be the fastest-growing recreational sport in the US since 2019, and quite possibly in the world. If you’ve never played, pickleball is essentially a cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis.The court size is smaller and the...

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Which hip pain treatment is right for you? Hip preservation vs. hip replacement

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Oct 10, 2022

Occasional aches and pains in your hip can be normal, but what about hip pain that doesn’t improve or continues to get worse? Have you tried resting and doing the exercises and stretches Dr. Google recommended, but nothing is helping? Have...

5 ways to prevent falls at home: An orthopedic surgeon’s advice to his own mom

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Nov 22, 2021

This year, approximately a third of elderly Americans will experience a fall at home. Most of you will read this and ask, “Am I considered elderly?” or think “It’s a good thing I’m not elderly!”My mother, who is strong in...

How to prevent falls in the home

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Nov 19, 2021

It happens to all of us. We bump into a coffee table, trip over a lamp cord or slip on the stairs. But if you are an older adult, the consequences of a fall can be dire.One out of every...