According to statistics, eight out of 10 Americans are expected to experience some form of back pain during their lives. Despite advancements in medical technology, back pain is still among the most prevalent conditions in the United States.
Let’s take a look at some of the most common types of back pain.
Spinal conditions can lead to debilitating pain and discomfort. Here are a few common ailments that require immediate orthopedic care and intervention:
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Sports injuries are more common than you’d think. From cartilage injuries and fractures to concussions and groin strains, athletes sustain all kinds of injuries, both on and off the field. While injuries are a part of playing sports, they can be avoided. Let’s take a look at how you can prevent a sports injury in detail.
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An MRI scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure that gives physicians a detailed view of a patient’s tissues, organs, and skeletal system. It produces high-resolution images that are used to diagnose conditions and determine how a disease may be spreading or which parts of the body an injury is affecting. Continue reading “When Do You Need an MRI and What’s the Procedure Like?”
When you think of joint pain, you don’t usually picture a young adult. For the most part, younger adults are more energetic, and musculoskeletal conditions of the joint such as arthritis aren’t commonly associated with them. However, today’s adults are less healthy than those of any previous generation, with an increasing prevalence of hypertension, heart disease, and other ailments caused by a bad diet and/or a sedentary lifestyle. With these poor health habits, joint pain is also on the rise for younger adults.
Arthritis is one of the most common joint ailments. It refers to a group of diseases that result in chronic joint pain and inflammation. Let’s take a look at how this condition impacts young adults.
Ailments affecting the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) range from minor sniffles to full-blown ear infections. Obviously, treatments will vary depending upon the condition’s severity. In many cases your doctor can prescribe medications to address your condition, but for more complex ailments, you may need to see an ENT specialist.
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