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Aug 27, 2018

Get Back to Life Without Back or Neck Pain

[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Details” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” style=”shadow”][vc_column_text]Houston Physicians’ Hospital is hosting our fourth free community talk of Fall 2018. Join our experts Monday, October 1, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. for our community talk about back or neck pain. If you are suffering from back or neck pain symptoms, you have options for treatment through our Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Everyone in the Webster, Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City and surrounding areas are welcomed to this free event at HPH. We hope to educate and inform our neighbors of professional healthcare treatments that solve knee pain problems. Our expert on this topic is Dr. Eduardo Garcia, MD.

Join Our Back or Neck Pain Experts

Dr. Garcia areas of interest include nerve stimulation implantation and management, pain pump implantation, spinal stenosis and management and regenerative medicine. He is one of the physicians on staff at Houston Physicians’ Hospital. Dr. Garcia will dive further into knee pain conditions and your treatment options at HPH. This community talk will take place at Houston Physicians’ Hospital 333 North Texas Avenue, Suite 2500 Webster, Texas.

To RSVP for our knee pain community talk, call (281) 557-4614 or email aspeaks@hphtx.org

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1523302075660{background-color: #003a59 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”EVENT INFORMATION” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1523302436586{background-color: #003a59 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Date : October 1, 2018″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Time : 5:30 – 7:00 P.M.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Department : Orthopedics” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Doctor : Eduardo A. Garcia, M.D.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Location : 333 North Texas Avenue, Suite 2500 Webster, Texas” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”4527″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Aug 27, 2018

Knee and Hip Pain Causes and Treatments

[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Details” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” style=”shadow”][vc_column_text]Houston Physicians’ Hospital is hosting our third free community talk for Fall of 2018. Join our experts Monday, September 17, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. for our community talk about knee and hip pain. If you are suffering from knee or hip pain symptoms, you have options for treatment through our Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Everyone in the Webster, Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City and surrounding areas are welcomed to this free event at HPH. We hope to educate and inform our neighbors of professional healthcare treatments that solve knee pain problems. Our experts on this topic are Stephanie Stinson, RN and Cody Pena, PTA.

Join Our Knee and Hip Pain Experts

Stephanie and Cody are on staff at Houston Physicians’ Hospital, they will dive further into knee and hip pain conditions and your treatment options at HPH. This community talk will take place at Freeman Branch Library, 166616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062.

To RSVP for our knee pain community talk, call (281) 557-4614 or email aspeaks@hphtx.org

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1523302075660{background-color: #003a59 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”EVENT INFORMATION” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1523302436586{background-color: #003a59 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Date : September 17, 2018″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Time : 12:00 – 2:00 P.M.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Department : Orthopedics” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Experts : Stephanie Stinson, RN & Cody Pena, PTA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Location : 16616 Diana Ln., Houston, TX 77062″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Aug 27, 2018

Knee Pain Causes and Treatments

[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Details” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” style=”shadow”][vc_column_text]Houston Physicians’ Hospital is hosting free community talks through October. Join our experts Monday, September 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. for our community talk about knee pain. If you are suffering from knee pain symptoms, you have options for treatment through our Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Everyone in the Webster, Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City and surrounding areas are welcomed to this free event at HPH. We hope to educate and inform our neighbors of professional healthcare treatments that solve knee pain problems. Our expert on this topic is Dr. Daniel O’Neill.

Join Our Knee Pain Experts

Dr. O’Neill is board certified in orthopedics and sports medicine. He is one of the physicians on staff at the Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Houston Physicians’ Hospital. Dr. O’Neill will dive further into knee pain conditions and your treatment options at HPH. This community talk will take place at Houston Physicians’ Hospital 333 North Texas Avenue, Suite 2500 Webster, Texas.

To RSVP for our knee pain community talk, call (281) 557-4614 or email aspeaks@hphtx.org

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1523302075660{background-color: #003a59 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”EVENT INFORMATION” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1523302436586{background-color: #003a59 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Date : September 10, 2018″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Time : 5:30 – 7:00 P.M.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Department : Orthopedics” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Doctor : Daniel B. O’Neill, M.D.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Location : 333 North Texas Avenue, Suite 2500 Webster, Texas” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#33617a”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”4521″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Aug 27, 2018

Get Back to Life Without Back or Neck Pain

[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Details” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” style=”shadow”][vc_column_text]Houston Physicians’ Hospital is hosting our first free community talks, starting today through October. Join our experts Monday, August 27, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. for our community talk about back or neck pain. If you are suffering from back or neck pain symptoms, you have options for treatment through our Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Everyone in the Webster, Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City and surrounding areas are welcomed to this free event at HPH. We hope to educate and inform our neighbors of professional healthcare treatments that solve knee pain problems. Our experts on this topic are Stephanie Stinson, RN, & Catherine Sickorez, PT, DPT.

Join Our Back and Neck Pain Experts

Stephanie and Catherine are on staff at Houston Physicians’ Hospital, they will dive further into beck and neck pain conditions and your treatment options at HPH. This community talk will take place at Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 North Meyer Road, Seabrook, TX 77586.

To RSVP for our back or neck pain community talk, call (281) 557-4614 or email aspeaks@hphtx.org

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Aug 3, 2018

Use These Safety Tips to Protect Your Back During Summer Months

As summer continues here in Texas, many people with back problems wonder if their favorite activities can negatively affect their spine. As a leader in spine care in the Clear Lake area, Houston Physicians’ Hospital has some summer safety tips to help your back feel great all season long:

Warm Up Before Playing Summer Sports

Impromptu sports games are a favorite summer activity in Webster, Texas, and the surrounding areas, but they can result in spinal injury without proper preparation. According to the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports, stretching prior to physical activity decreases the risk of sustaining an injury (3). Spend about 10-15 minutes before playing any sports to warm up and reduce the risk of an injury that could hold you back from your favorite game.

Pack Lightly for Vacation

When packing for your summer vacation, be sure to limit the amount of weight you’re packing into your suitcase. The Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine cites heavy lifting as one of the most commonly stated causes of lower back pain (4). To avoid over-packing that leads to back pain, search for hotels that have laundry facilities, so you can wash and re-wear clothes while traveling.

Avoid Waterskiing

While waterskiing is a fun summer pastime, it is best avoided if you have back pain or have suffered from previous back problems. Due to the high-speed nature of waterskiing, a fall can result in a serious injury of the spine. In fact, The American Journal of Sports Medicine states that injuries sustained during waterskiing are comparable to trauma sustained during vigorous contact sports (2). To protect your spine from serious traumatic injury, it is best for those with back problems to avoid waterskiing.

Check the Water

We all know the dangers of diving into shallow water, but it can be difficult to determine just how deep the water is at times, especially if the water is a bit murky. Unknowingly taking a dive into too-shallow water can lead to fractures in the vertebrae. According to documentation from Northwestern University-Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Unit, the most common levels of injury associated with diving were C-5 and C-6 vertebrae fractures (1). To avoid a potential spinal injury, always test the water’s depth before diving in.

These safety tips will help your back feel great throughout the season. For expert spine and pain management in the Houston Bay Area, visit the Spine Solutions Center at Houston Physicians’ Hospital at www.SpineSolutionsCenter.com. The Spine Solutions Center is dedicated to helping you get back to the things you love without back pain. Appointments available within 48 hours and no referral is needed.

Jul 16, 2018

Four Ear Infection Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Ear infections can be a painful problem for children and adults alike. While some cases of ear infections can be treated at home, there are some symptoms that can indicate it’s time to see an ENT specialist before the infection turns into a severe problem. At Houston Physicians’ Hospital, we understand the importance of ENT health, so we’ve laid out some ear infection symptoms that mean it’s time to see an ear doctor:

Sudden Onset of High Fever

Fever is often a common symptom associated with ear infections but be sure to keep an eye on your body temperature. Fever is the body’s response to an infection, but a sudden, high fever caused by your ear infection can indicate a more serious problem that needs to be addressed by a medical professional. According to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, adults with fevers higher than 103 degrees that last for over 48 hours should seek medical attention (1).

Swelling Under or Behind the Ear

Swelling behind or under the ear can occur in some cases of ear infections. While this swelling isn’t usually dangerous, it is still important to see an ear doctor when it occurs. It could indicate that the mastoid bone, located behind the ear, has become infected. According to the National Health Service, this condition, called mastoiditis, often occurs following an ear infection (2). If diagnosed and treated early, mastoiditis often resolves quickly with no complications. However, if left untreated, this condition can cause serious problems. As swelling is a key symptom of mastoiditis, it’s important to see an ENT specialist for ear swelling to rule out the possibility of this condition.

Blood Coming from the Ear

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, a middle ear infection can sometimes result in a rupture of the eardrum, called an eardrum perforation (3). When this happens, built up fluid is able to drain from the ear. If you notice bloody drainage coming from your ear, you’ll need to see an ear doctor for a professional diagnosis. Some eardrum perforations may require surgery to fully heal. Even if surgery is not required, your ENT specialist can treat the perforation and help protect it from further damage caused by water or trauma.

Inability to Move Normally

According to the National Institutes of Health, an ear infection can cause balance problems, as the vestibular system that helps control balance is affected (4). When your ear infection affects your ability to balance, the condition is called labyrinthitis. While labyrinthitis may slightly affect your sense of balance, it should not impair your overall ability to move normally. If your ear infection is accompanied by difficulty with everyday movement, you may need to see an ENT specialist. In severe cases of labyrinthitis, vestibular rehabilitation therapy is needed to help regain normal function. Your specialist will be able to determine which method of treatment is needed for your situation.

Ear infections usually resolve on their own with only mild symptoms. However, if you notice any of the above listed symptoms, it’s best to see your ENT specialist to rule out any severe problems. For the leading ENT treatments in the Clear Lake area give Houston Physicians’ Hospital a call at (281) 557-5620 or learn more at www.houstonphysicianshospital.com.