Cervical, lumbar and thoracic facet joint injections (also known as facet blocks) can be an effective option for the diagnosis and treatment of short- and long-term neck and back pain. The facet joints, which connect the bones in the spine, may or ... View More...
Did you know you can prevent lower back pain commonly associated with cycling? Cycling is a frequently recommended low-impact cardiovascular exercise for patients with spine conditions and those recovering from sports injuries. But if you spend hour ... View More...
To treat shoulder pain effectively, orthopedic and sports medicine specialists must first determine the cause of the problem. Shoulder pain can occur due to a variety of issues within the joint or among any of the surrounding muscles, tendons, liga ... View More...
Shoulder pain can result from a range of injuries, diseases and medical conditions affecting the joint or the surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments. For many patients suffering with painful shoulder injuries and chronic conditions, guided inject ... View More...
Many sports injuries improve with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Both professional athletes and weekend warriors can become sidelined by injury. Athletes were traditionally given the choice of either sitting out for weeks (or months) to heal ... View More...
Rotator cuff injuries have historically required invasive, surgical techniques for repair. Without surgery, patients were forced to live with pain, weakness and significantly reduced mobility. Today, regenerative medicine treatments offer an excepti ... View More...
Shoulder impingement syndrome, also called thrower’s shoulder, is a condition in which rotator cuff tendons are compressed as the shoulder moves. The tendons rub against the bone at the top of the shoulder, called the acromion. This causes swelling ... View More...
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a painful orthopedic condition characterized by decreased function and range of motion loss in the shoulder joint. Symptoms develop gradually, typically over the course of several months. Initially, moving ... View More...
When we talk about overuse injuries, older athletes and those who participate in professional sports probably come readily to mind. However, recent research from the National Institutes of Health demonstrates that young athletes experience overuse in ... View More...
Rotator cuff tears pose a significant challenge for athletes, especially those in their golden years. In fact, according to a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), roughly 25 percent of those over age 60 have rotator cuff injuri ... View More...