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
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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