With school back in session for a few months now, school sports are in full swing. As we transition from fall to winter sports, we must be cognizant of our student athletes’ health and well-being. A hot topic right now in both professional and lower level sports is concussions.Continue Reading
Headaches affect billions of individuals worldwide. The variety of headaches and their causes are just as immense as the number of people they affect. Headaches are a subjective symptom that can accompany many other syndromes. Continue Reading
One of the most common shoulder injuries seen in the orthopedic setting is tearing to the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles on the back of your shoulder that help with certain movements of the shoulder, most commonly rotating outwards. Continue Reading
The use of cupping therapy has been used for thousands of years throughout various cultures for pulmonary disorders, poisonous bites, boils, and rheumatism. Recently, Michael Phelps has made Cupping therapy mainstream. Continue Reading
Intervertebral discs are the spacers between each bone in the spine. They are made up of fiber and cartilage, with a fluid filled center. Their function is similar to the shock absorbers on a car. When any force or stress is placed through the spine… Continue Reading
Millions of people in the United States suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is a condition that impacts the colon causing issues such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and urgent/ frequent diarrhea (often alternating with constipation). Continue Reading
The knee is composed of various structures, including bones, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and
tendons. Various injuries can occur to the knee, whether it be fractures, dislocation, ligament
tears, or others. Continue Reading