You have two C-shaped discs of cartilage (soft tissue) that connect your thigh bone to your shinbone. These are called menisci. They’re like shock absorbers for your bones. They also help to keep your knee stable. Athletes who play contact sports like football and hockey are prone to meniscus tears. But you ...
Pickleball is America’s favorite emerging recreational sport at the moment. The game that was first developed on Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 is taking the Sonoma County by storm for its ease of access, fun, quick action, and social attraction. What’s lost in the excitement, however, is that the sport ...
Arthritis is a very common condition characterized by joint inflammation that affects millions of individuals each year. Any person living with arthritis can attest to the pain, swelling, stiffness, and discomfort resulting from this condition. These individuals also understand the daily reality of how small changes in your ...
As surprising as it may be, some traditional holiday activities can cause injuries severe enough to turn the festive season into a trip to the emergency room. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says that at least 60,000 visits to doctors’ offices, emergency rooms, and clinics are ...
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is when your spinal canal, nerve root canal, or intervertebral foramen (the opening between vertebrae) becomes too narrow. With the narrowing of these passageways, there is not enough room for the nerves, which results in spinal nerve compression. The narrow passageway and ...
Cracking knuckles or popping joints has long been believed to be harmful. Many of us have been scolded by elders when they saw us popping our joints. They always said it was detrimental, but with the advancements in science and technology, plenty of research is now available to ...
Men and women are different in many ways, including in genetics, bone structure, and body mass composition. Orthopedic diseases and injuries affect both genders, yet their manifestation and predominance greatly vary across the genders. Some orthopedic issues are more prevalent in women while others are more prominent in ...
Bones are the elementary framework around which the whole body is built. Bones provide support and protect your internal organs from damage. So it's not wrong to say that your body is as strong as your bones. Over the past decades, bone health has become a significant concern ...
Knee injuries are among the worst nightmares of athletes. Chronic knee injuries such as osteoarthritis are more common in old age. Acute injuries include sprains and strains, and sometimes ligament tears or even fractures in the knee joint. The more severe your injury, the more it will affect ...
If you had an injury or a major surgery, scar formation is inevitable. Everyone is different - some people are embarrassed by their scars, and other people take pride in them. Our job is to help you reach whatever health outcomes are important to you, so here’s some ...
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