We all have had, or will have knee pain at some point in time. Or maybe you have pain now. Maybe you’re wondering why does my knee hurt when I sit and then stand, or why does it only hurt when I climb the stairs, but not when I’m running? Actually, there is a specific name for this condition, Read More
Blog
Top 10 preventable injuries that happen at work
Getting hurt at work can have a huge impact on your life. An unexpected absence from work means you don’t have time to prepare. Missing time from work can mean missed pay checks. There is also a stack of paperwork that has to be completed for insurance purposes. Clearly, a work-related injury is Read More
How to adjust your workout as you age
Being an athlete is an excellent way to live a long, healthy life, but it requires some adjustments as you grow older. If you continue working out at 40 like you did at 25, you are risking serious injury. At this point in your life, you probably have a busy career, a couple of kids, and a Read More
Can you really get carpal tunnel syndrome from too much typing?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a misunderstood condition. Research studies have tried to identify the cause of CTS, but we still don’t know what actually causes the condition. We know that when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel become swollen, you may experience symptoms that Read More
5 tips for keeping your little slugger healthy
Baseball season is in full swing. Whether you play the game or watch from the sidelines, baseball is loved by many. Playing baseball comes with certain risks of injury, as does any sport, but there is one condition in particular that gets its name from the game: pitcher’s elbow, also called Read More
Why does my child’s leg hurt? Is it growing pains?
You’ve probably heard of growing pains in kids, but have you ever wondered what exactly they are? Growing pains are achy, throbbing muscles in the legs that affect some 25-40% of kids before puberty. Children between the ages of 3 to 5 and 8 to 12 are most likely to complain of growing pains. Read More
5 questions answered about low back pain
Low back pain sends more people to the doctor than any other cause except for the common cold. Studies show that at least 65 million Americans experience back pain. The pain can be dull and achy or sharp and stabbing, and can affect any part of your neck or spine. The pain may start suddenly as a Read More
My child was diagnosed with scoliosis. Now what?
If your child has been diagnosed with scoliosis, take a deep breath. Scoliosis is treatable! If you are unsure exactly what scoliosis is, it occurs when a child’s spine curves abnormally to the right or left in an s-shape. Small curves in the spine are actually considered normal, but any curve Read More
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, by Ayisha Livingstone, MD If you have numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist, you may be suffering from a common injury known as carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve and several tendons run from your Read More