Your job or hobby may put you at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to suffer from this painful wrist condition. Find out how a few simple stretches can help you avoid it.
Jul 1st, 2022
Your job or hobby may put you at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to suffer from this painful wrist condition. Find out how a few simple stretches can help you avoid it.
A football tackle, a car crash, or even a bad fall can force any of your joints out of place. You’ll likely know it’s a dislocated joint from the extreme pain and immobility, but do you know what to do about it? Take a moment to find out.
Summer’s coming, and as the temperature rises in Tuscaloosa, it’s tempting to kick off your shoes and let your feet go bare and natural. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.
All bone fractures are traumatic, but when a broken bone breaks through your skin, it can have lasting effects that change your life. Here’s what to expect after an open fracture.
Some jobs and hobbies set you up for pain and numbness in your hands and fingers — a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. But you can sidestep the problem by following these tips.
Whether you’re hopping around with your kids or you’re a professional athlete trying to outperform your opponent, jumping can damage your joints. Learn a few joint-saving techniques that can keep you bounding and leaping with ease.
Excruciating pain and the inability to walk are classic signs of a hip fracture. Is it possible to break your hip without realizing it? Here are the symptoms that definitely indicate a hip fracture, and those that may mislead you.
Much like the spur on a cowboy’s boot, a bone spur is pointy and painful. If you have a bone spur on your foot or ankle, it can cause pain, numbness, and walking problems. These issues could seriously hinder your holiday plans. Not on our watch.
Since it takes just one wrong move to break a bone, it stands to reason that anyone can suffer a fracture. But some people may be more prone than others. Find out if you’re at risk for cracking a bone.
Knee pain is common, but it’s not something you have to live with. For starters, learn which bad habits could be making your knee pain worse.
Do you have weakness and pain in one or both wrists? You may be developing carpal tunnel syndrome, a common nerve condition. Learn how to avoid this uncomfortable condition with these expert tips.
Your knee joint is as complex as it is important to your body’s functioning and your everyday life. Learn how this collection of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments helps you excel at sports, and what happens when something goes wrong.
Does your hip hurt? You’re not alone. Hip pain is common, and it can be debilitating. Find out four of the best ways to treat hip pain.
How do you know if you have a stress fracture or a regular fracture? Learn the difference between these two common injuries.
While foot and ankle problems are common, especially among athletes, another segment of the population is also prone to foot and lower limb issues. If you have diabetes, find out if your foot problems are due to this condition.
Knee and hip surgeries can help you resume an active lifestyle — without pain. Before you can resume your activities, you need to heal after surgery. Get tips on how to prepare your home to make recovery more comfortable after surgery.
Did you tear your ACL? Pull a muscle? Hurt your back? Find out how physical therapy can help you get back to your normal active life without surgery, or recover more quickly after surgery.
Did you stub your toe? Pretty painful, right? But how do you know if it’s more than a stubbed toe? Find out whether it’s actually broken, and how to care for it.
Does the cold weather bring on aches and pain? Take a moment to explore these five tips on how to relieve pain so you can enjoy the winter season.
If your hip hurts and you can’t find relief, it may be time for hip replacement surgery. Learn when the time is right to consider surgery to treat your pain and stiffness.
Does your foot hurt? There are any number of reasons why you might be having foot pain. Take a moment to focus on eight common causes of foot pain and how to reduce the suffering.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common and painful condition that can impact your grip strength and ability to perform daily activities. Learn how effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome can improve your grip strength, and your life.
If you’re an athlete and you play hard, you probably know you might get injured. Even if you’re not going at maximum effort, however, you can still get hurt. Learn how a sports medicine specialist can treat your injury and get you back in the game.
Are you considering surgery? Worried about the pain and recovery time? Learn the five major benefits of minimally invasive surgery, which includes less time spent on the couch, and more time with loved ones.
Did you know you can develop tennis elbow, a painful overuse injury, without ever picking up a racquet? Learn what causes tennis elbow and how to treat it.
Does your hip hurt? It could be hip bursitis. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatment options to help you find relief.
Does your knee hurt? Does your knee pain stop you from doing the things you love the most? You may be a candidate for knee replacement surgery. Learn when knee replacement may be the best treatment for your pain.
Playing sports is great for your physical and mental health. Getting injured is not. Take a moment to explore these seven expert tips to help keep you from getting sidelined.
Does your shoulder hurt when you reach your arms up? If so, you may have shoulder impingement syndrome. Learn how to say goodbye to pain and other shoulder impingement symptoms with our help.
Do your feet or ankles hurt? If you’ve been training hard for your sport, you may have developed a stress fracture. Learn the most common signs for this type of overuse injury, and how to treat it.
Do you have pain in your joints, but no signs of arthritis? Find out what other health issues could be behind your joint pain and where to turn for help. There’s a solution to your pain.
Though an ankle sprain is painful, it’s far from uncommon. You can do little things daily to help you fully recover. Reach out to our offices if you’re experiencing ankle pain, and we’ll help you straighten everything out.
Almost everyone has heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, but most people don’t know much about it except that it can be caused by repetitive motions. This is true, but it’s not the whole story. Find out what causes it and how to treat it.
People of any age can injure an ankle while playing sports or stepping on uneven ground. Minor ankle injuries can heal on their own, but if you have notable pain and suspect a sprain or fracture, you need medical help.
The fluid that nourishes and lubricates your knees can suffer degradation along with other knee tissue when you’re affected by osteoarthritis. Injections of artificial knee fluid may reduce pain and delay surgery.
No injury recovery should be rushed, especially the shoulder. If you’re an athlete recovering from a rotator cuff injury, here are a few tips about when and how to get back in the game safely.
Think hip replacement surgery is only for the elderly? Well, tImes have changed. Many men and women in their 40s and 50s are now opting for this life-changing procedure. Read on to learn why the hip crowd is increasingly younger.