Our joints keep us mobile and productive, but they need to be treated with kindness just like the rest of the body. With overuse and a lack of proper maintenance of your body, they can suffer deterioration, inflammation, and injury. Let’s talk about some of the key ways in which you can keep your joints […]
Shoulder Pain
Winter Sports and the Health of Your Bones and Joints
There’s no shortage of exciting sports and recreational activities to do during the winter season, from snowboarding to ice skating. You’ve probably already marked your calendar with your vacation schedule and prepared your gear in anticipation. However, the very thing that makes winter sports so thrilling is also what increases the risks. For example, when […]
Is Surgery Always Necessary for Rotator Cuff Tears?
A rotator cuff tear is a common injury that can cause pain, weakness, and reduced mobility in the shoulder. Although some rotator cuff tears may require surgery, many of these types of injuries can be treated non-surgically and with treatments such as activity modification and physical therapy. The rotator cuff is made up of a […]
When to Visit a Sports Medicine Doctor
Injuries during sports are inevitable, and the shoulder, arm, wrist, elbow, hand, and fingers can be particularly vulnerable to repetitive-motion injuries and forceful impacts. If you get seriously injured in any of these parts of your body, it is time to visit a doctor with expertise in sports injuries. Sports medicine doctors are fully equipped […]
Finding the Right Doctor for Shoulder Replacement
Having an injured shoulder or a shoulder that has severe arthritis can cause you to suffer a disability, chronic discomfort, and pain. If this describes you, and nonsurgical treatments have not worked to repair the disability and alleviate the pain, then your doctor may advise you to consider having a shoulder replacement. If you have […]