Four Types of Arthritis
There are more than 100 different diagnoses that are all classified as types of arthritis. Regardless of which one you have, one of your symptoms is joint pain. All …
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Why You Shouldn’t Play Through a Stress Fracture
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “no pain, no gain,” but in some cases, what you gain from the pain is actually more pain and less time playing, running, or …
Myths and Facts About Juvenile Arthritis
About 1 in 250 children in the United States has juvenile arthritis, even though many people tend to think of arthritis as a disease only older people get. Arthritis …
Why Is Your Spine Vulnerable to Injury?
When you’re healthy and your body is functioning properly, you can bend forward, twist, bend to each side, and even bend backwards, at least a little. The range of …
Three Things to Look for in a Spinal Surgeon
Any time a doctor recommends surgery, your natural reaction is probably to worry. After all, even the most minor surgical procedure carries some risks, and spinal surgery is unlikely …
The Many Ways Sports Can Take a Toll on Your Body
Whether you never quit playing sports, or you rediscovered the joy of play during adulthood, you know that sports offer all kinds of benefits — pure fun, the thrill …
What Is Scoliosis?
The normal human spine has curves at the top, in the middle, and at the bottom in what experts call the “sagittal plane.” That means the curves are from …
Four Types of Spinal Surgery
There are many more than four types of spinal surgery, but these the four discussed in this post are some of the most common. Although the prospect of having …
Understanding the Anatomy of Your Shoulder
Although we often describe joints as the place where two bones come together, they are actually much more complex structures, and the shoulder joint is especially complex. It’s one …
4 Things That May Be Causing Your Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is quite common among people aged 65 and older. In fact, somewhere between 250,000 and 500,000 Americans have symptoms, indicating they may have spinal stenosis. At Dr. …
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