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The 3 Most Common Causes of Knee Injury You Need to Know
Whether you are a runner, an athlete or an older person who’s experiencing changes in your body, you’ve probably felt discomfort or a sting in your knees. They are subject to a lot of wear-and-tear, which results in injuries or chronic health conditions. When you’re facing one of these situations, your doctor’s first priority will be observing what’s inside the targeted area. X-rays and MRIs are commonly used for knee pain as diagnostic imaging services, but depending on your case, one may be more helpful than the other. At Arch Orthopedic & Spine, we’d like to share with you a 101 guide on these scans.
X-Ray Vs MRI for Knee Pain: Get Familiar with Both
Whether you are a runner, an athlete or an older person who’s experiencing changes in your body, you’ve probably felt discomfort or a sting in your knees. They are subject to a lot of wear-and-tear, which results in injuries or chronic health conditions. When you’re facing one of these situations, your doctor’s first priority will be observing what’s inside the targeted area. X-rays and MRIs are commonly used for knee pain as diagnostic imaging services, but depending on your case, one may be more helpful than the other. At Arch Orthopedic & Spine, we’d like to share with you a 101 guide on these scans.
Arthritic Knee: 7 Things to Avoid to Walk without Pain
Living with an arthritic knee requires paying attention to daily habits. The choices we make every day can accelerate joint wear and increase pain. As part of your treatment, besides what your doctor recommends, it will be necessary to adopt a series of habits that help protect cartilage and control inflammation. Knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to do. Common behaviors can be harmful for those already diagnosed with arthritis.
Pain Relief: How to Treat and Prevent Arthritic Neck
It is not uncommon for a patient, usually around fifty years old, to come to our clinic with persistent neck pain that has progressively worsened over the past few years. The pain radiates to the arms and is accompanied by a tingling sensation, like electric shocks. These symptoms interfere with daily activities and reduce these patients’ quality of life. They only partially improve after many physiotherapy sessions and multiple medications, inevitably recurring within a few days. Most of them suffer from arthritic neck pain without realizing it.
Trigger Finger Release: 5 Natural Ways to Avoid Pain
In our daily practice at Arch Orthopedic & Spine, many patients seek natural ways to treat trigger finger and relieve discomfort. This problem occurs when the tendons responsible for finger flexion become inflamed, causing pain and difficulty moving the hand. Fortunately, before opting for a trigger finger release surgery, there are very effective alternatives for initial treatment, and as orthopedic specialists, we can advise our patients on when these options are appropriate, thus providing them with a better quality of life.
Why Doctors Recommend Walking for Low Back Pain
Unfortunately, back pain is one of the most common complaints in doctors’ offices today. It’s a problem that affects men and women of all ages, especially older adults, due to wear and tear on joints and bones. For a long time, doctors and physical therapists have incorporated aerobic exercise into treatment programs for this condition. Movement can simultaneously relieve pain and strengthen the muscles that support the back. However, many people with low back pain may be reluctant to exercise.