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…
Orthopaedics
Firm or Soft Pillows for Your Neck Pain?
Who doesn’t dream of the perfect bed? Down comforter, 800-count Egyptian cotton sheets… And the softest, fluffiest pillow possible. The bed itself might look like it’s right out of the pages of a magazine, but that fluffy pillow may be the reason for your neck pain. When it comes to bed pillows, the truth is…
What to Expect from an Initial Orthopedic Consultation
If your primary care physician has recommended that you meet with an orthopedic surgeon for any acute or chronic injuries or conditions you may have, it can be helpful to know what to expect during the initial consultation. You and the surgeon will be discussing the specific condition, the course of treatment, and the projected…
Should I See an Orthopedic Surgeon or a Neurosurgeon?
When a spinal condition is discovered or suspected, a primary care physician (PCP) will usually refer the patient to either an orthopedic spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon for further diagnosis and treatment. If your doctor has suggested that you should actually undergo spinal surgery, you may be wondering which of those two surgeons is the…
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How Orthopedics Have Changed Through the Years
Of all the medical breakthroughs of the past 100 years or so, the invention of the X-ray in 1895 was surely one of the most significant. Not only did it allow physicians to see inside the human body, but it launched a new era in the diagnosis and management of orthopedic conditions including bone fractures…
Five Ways to Get Calcium into Your Diet This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to be with family and friends, enjoy the great weather, and do outdoor activities. But it’s also a good time to evaluate your lifestyle and what steps you can take to be healthier. Let’s start by looking at your calcium intake. Calcium is crucial for our muscle and bone health,…
What is a march fracture and how do you treat it?
Finding Your Feet When It Comes to March Fractures We tend to take our feet for granted; to say that we use these appendages a lot would be quite the understatement. Within one lifetime, the average human will walk the equivalent of about five equators.1 While durable, our feet aren’t impervious to damage and can experience stress…
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Reasons to Visit an Orthopedic Urgent Care
All too often, illness or injury can appear out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense muscle pain. You stumble while carrying groceries up a flight of stairs, and can no longer put weight on your swollen ankle. Your child takes a hit to the knee at the…
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Choosing the Right Orthopedic Urgent Care
Getting hurt while playing sports, motor vehicle accidents, or simply falling down – it can happen at any time. If you have a sudden orthopedic injury, getting the right care as quickly as possible can make all the difference towards decreased pain and an optimal recovery. Residents in Northeast Ohio now have a specialized resource…
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What are Overuse Syndromes?
There it is again. That pain. You may have had it so long you’ve begun to overlook it, and just go about your routine. But should you? Pain is always a signal that something is going wrong. Perhaps your body is trying to tell you that it is being pushed past its limits by over-use….
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