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Why Exercise Is Essential in Managing Osteoarthritis Pain
If you’re one of the millions with osteoarthritis, being more active is probably the farthest thing from your mind. But adding regular exercise to your routine can help in lots of ways. Here’s why it’s so important for managing your symptoms.
May 9th, 2023

ACL Injury Risk: What Every Female Athlete Needs to Know
If you’re an athlete, you probably know someone who’s had an ACL injury. But did you know that this knee injury is especially common among women? Learn why female athletes have an increased risk of ACL problems and what you can do to avoid them.
Mar 14th, 2023

Can a Healthy Diet Slow Osteoarthritis Down?
Arthritis affects millions of people, and while there are medical treatments that can help, there are things you can do, too. Optimizing your diet is one lifestyle change that helps protect your joints and improve your overall wellness.
Jan 20th, 2023

5 Ways to Reduce Your Knee Pain Quickly
Knee pain is common, but fortunately, there are lots of therapies that can help. In addition to medical treatment, here are five things you can do to reduce your symptoms as quickly as possible.
Dec 13th, 2022

Recognizing the Signs of Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis affects millions of adults, yet most people don’t know about the condition or the symptoms it can cause. Here’s what you should look for and how our team can help you relieve uncomfortable spondylolisthesis symptoms.
Nov 10th, 2022

MILD®: Your Surgery-Free Solution for Spinal Stenosis
If conservative treatments aren’t helping your spinal stenosis symptoms, MILD® could be just the treatment you’re looking for. Many people find MILD relieves their symptoms and helps them avoid more invasive spinal surgery. Here’s how it works.
Aug 16th, 2022

Will My Sciatica Pain Keep Coming Back?
For most people, sciatica is a one-time event that resolves and stays resolved. But for others, sciatica is a chronic condition with recurrent symptoms. Here’s how to tell if your symptoms might recur and how we can help prevent that.
Jul 11th, 2022

Tips for Avoiding Wrist Injuries
Wrist injuries are quite common, and unfortunately, you can’t always completely avoid them. But there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of injuries — and maybe speed healing too. Here are six simple things you can try.
Jun 1st, 2022

How To Avoid Injury in a High-Contact Sport
Sports injuries can take a major toll on your activity and on your life overall. By incorporating these seven simple steps, you could dramatically reduce your risk of getting hurt. Here’s what to do, starting today.
Apr 5th, 2022

Why You Should Never Play Through Pain
Playing through the pain sounds like good advice for a tough warrior like yourself, right? Wrong. In fact, advice like that could lead to a far more serious problem. Here’s why “play through the pain” is actually a bad idea.
Mar 10th, 2022

Will My Knee Ever Be the Same After an ACL Tear?

ACL tears have a direct impact on knee function, but fortunately, surgery can repair the damage and restore knee stability. The question is: Will your knee be as good as new? Here’s the answer.
Feb 8th, 2022

My Arms and Hands Tingle: What Could It Mean?
Temporary tingling in your hands or arms probably isn't anything to worry about. But if your symptoms are chronic or recurring, they might be caused by complex regional pain syndrome. Here’s how we can help.
Dec 13th, 2021

Help! I'm Shrinking!
Getting shorter is common as people age, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. Height loss is often due to osteoporosis and spinal compression fractures. Fortunately, there is a way to restore your spine and relieve painful symptoms.
Nov 14th, 2021

How Radiofrequency Ablation Can Treat Your Pain
Chronic pain can make even the simplest, everyday activities incredibly difficult and uncomfortable. Radiofrequency ablation targets the tiny nerves responsible for persistent pain signals, so you can finally find relief. Here’s how it works.
Oct 19th, 2021

Understanding the Different Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a relatively common cause of back pain among older men and women. If you can recognize the symptoms, you’ll be able to get treatment as early as possible to avoid permanent nerve damage. Here’s what to look for.
Sep 20th, 2021

Help for Your Sciatica
Sciatica is a common cause of lower back pain and other painful symptoms, including nagging pain in your legs and hips. The good news: We can treat sciatica. Here’s how our team can help.
Jul 22nd, 2021

Manage Chronic Migraine Pain With Botox®
You may know Botox® as a wrinkle treatment, but did you know it can treat migraines? It’s true: Botox injections can be very effective in treating chronic migraines. If you have frequent migraines, here’s what you should know.
Jun 29th, 2021

How Hyaluronic Acid Injections Relieve Knee Pain

Arthritis is the most common cause of knee pain, affecting millions of people worldwide. Hyaluronic acid joint injections can help relieve pain from knee arthritis by supplementing the natural fluid that lubricates joints. Here’s how it works.
Apr 15th, 2021

Regenerative Medicine: 3 Options for Joint Pain
Are you looking for a more natural, long-lasting solution for pain relief? It could be time to explore regenerative medicine. See how regenerative therapies can heal damage instead of merely mask the symptoms.
Mar 1st, 2021