What is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—and Could I Benefit from Seeing a PM&R Physician? There was so much to be thankful for in 2020, so we’re keeping our eye on the positive! We were fortunate enough to add a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor to our team of incredibly talented physicians and surgeons—Dr. Amardeep Chauhan!…
Joint Pain
Surprising Links Between Joint Health and Maintaining a Healthy Heart
Maintaining a healthy heart has always been an essential part of living a long and happy life, whether that be by eating a proper diet, exercising, or taking recommended vitamins and medications. Unfortunately, nearly half of American adults will still suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease. Though cardiovascular diseases may have a wide array…
New Year, New You: Ways to Take Better Care of Your Body This Year
The start of a new year is always the perfect time to reevaluate your health, diet, and daily habits to see if there are things you could work on to help you live a happier, healthier life. When you’re pondering on your New Year’s resolutions, take a moment to think about any pain or discomfort…
Physical Therapy: A Look Into What It Is, What We Do, and Who Can Benefit From It
Each year, over 10 million Americans benefit from participating in physical therapy. As a part of the rehabilitation process, physical therapy plays a vital role in customer care and client recovery. If you are considering physical therapy, it’s important to know what this practice consists of and who benefits. Why Physical Therapy? There are many…
Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
The shoulder is the joint with the widest range of motion in the body, making it the most vulnerable. Whether your shoulder pain stems from a degenerative disease, work injury, or sports accident, total shoulder joint replacement surgery is an option to help return your shoulder back to normal functioning when other treatment methods aren’t…
Patient Spotlight: Tammy Wile
Tammy Wile had been living with severe knee pain for five years before deciding to have surgery at Spectrum Orthopaedics. She couldn’t walk straight, go up and down the stairs without assistance, or even go to the grocery store because of her pain. She had been seeing a rheumatologist who was administering medications, injections, and…
How Can I Improve My Joint Health?
We lift weights to build strong muscles. We eat fiber-rich foods for good digestive health. We try to get enough sleep to help the body rejuvenate. But what are you doing to maintain optimal joint health? If you hesitate to answer, you are not alone. We tend to neglect joint health as we focus on…
Vitamins and Other Supplements for Joint Pain
A healthy diet can do wonders for many aspects of your well-being. Complementing your diet with supplements including vitamins can prevent colds and build strong bones. But many supplements can also help alleviate your joint pain. Before you start taking any supplement, speak with your doctor to ensure that you are taking the right dosage…
Doctor Recommendations: Tips and Tricks for Relieving Hip Pain
For those of us suffering from hip pain, even walking or rolling over in bed can become burdensome. Whether it’s from years of overuse or an accident, arthritis or from genetic, hip pain requires management and attention if you are to maintain full range of motion and mobility. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments…
Are Cortisone Injections Safe?
When you’re suffering from ongoing joint pain, whether it’s in your shoulder, lower back, or knee, all you want is relief. Depending on how frequent and severe your pain is, your doctor may recommend a corticosteroid or hydrocortisone injection into the affected joint. That’s because cortisol is known to significantly reduce inflammation, which is why…