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SRO Best Rehab Center in North Bay

SRO Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation has been voted best Ortho Rehab Center for the 3rd year in a row! Our physical and hand therapists pride themselves on getting you back to the activities you love.  Learn more about SRO Sports Medicine & Rehab here.

2022-12-12T13:31:38-07:00

Sciatica – it’s real pain in the posterior!

Sciatica is nerve pain in the leg that is caused by irritation and/or compression of the sciatic nerve. It originates in the lower back, radiates into the buttock then travels down the leg. Onset can be sudden with pain in the lower back or hip. It is caused ...

2022-12-12T13:31:39-07:00

Mobile Device Hand and Wrist Injuries on the Rise

Mobile devices are becoming a real pain in the neck, the hand, elbow and the wrist. Average daily use for adults according to several digital analytics firms is close to four hours on smartphone. That amounts to a lot of looking down while in a bad posture, holding ...

2022-12-12T13:31:39-07:00

Treatment Options for Foot- Plantar Fachitis

Foot- Plantar Fachitis - Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel, reportedly affecting up to two million patients every year. With the right treatment, the pain can be dealt with and patients can get back on their feet. ...

2022-12-12T13:31:39-07:00

ATV Injuries Create Frequent Emergency Room Visits

The ATV Dangers to Children and Adults A Concern for Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are popular among outdoor enthusiasts of all ages for trail riding, back road excursions and more.  As the popularity for these vehicles has increased ATVs have become bigger and faster, and more ...

2022-12-12T13:31:54-07:00

Adult Acquired Flatfoot Disease (AAFD)

One of the most common problems affecting the foot and ankle is a condition known as adult acquired flatfoot. Treatment for this painful condition can range from nonsurgical methods — such as orthotics and braces — to surgery. There are a variety of foot problems which can lead ...

2022-12-12T13:31:54-07:00

Shoulder Surgery Offers Hope for Older Patients

About 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulder replacement surgery each year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. With the continued improvements in surgical technique related to shoulder surgery it’s a much more viable solution for many people who have persistent chronic pain due to ...

2022-12-12T13:31:54-07:00

Regenerative Orthopaedics; An Advanced Technology for Healing Pain

Regenerative Orthopaedics is a relatively new treatment option offered by Santa Rosa Orthopaedics designed to assist the body’s natural healing process by stimulating the regeneration of cells in the musculoskeletal system. Stem cell injection therapy utilizes something called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). These stem cells have the ability ...

2022-12-12T13:31:54-07:00

The incapacitated hand: Flexor Tendon Injuries

A deep cut on the palm side of the fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm can damage the flexor tendons (the tissues that help control movement in the hand). A flexor ten-don injury can make it impossible to bend the fingers or thumb. Because flexor tendons are very close ...

2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00
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