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Osteoporosis is a disease that reduces the density of bones, causing them to become weak. The inside of a healthy, dense bone resembles a tight honeycomb. A bone belonging to a person with osteoporosis resembles a honeycomb with significantly larger holes. When the condition progresses, the bones become less dense and the holes in them get larger.
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Causes of Compression Fractures?
If you feel like you are getting shorter as you age, you may be right! And the cause may not be poor posture (although it can be a part of it). The reason why you may be losing the high ground could very well be the result of a compression fracture. Here’s what they are
Read MoreIs It Sciatica or Muscle Spasms?
Back pain, and lower back pain especially, is a common problem, particularly in adults over the age of 40. The strain of staying upright – standing, sitting for long periods, and doing any type of physical activity for too long or in wrong form – can eventually lead to a stiff and painful back. But
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Back Brace
To wear or not to wear? That is the question when deciding whether a back brace will relieve your pain or stiffness, and/or correct a back problem. Some patients with back problems are reluctant to wear a brace because they fear they may become dependent and have to wear it all the time. Others believe
Read MorePreventing Throwing Injuries
Sports injuries involving the arm and shoulder are among the most common orthopedic problems. They’re also among the most preventable. Take, for example, rotator cuff and other shoulder and elbow injuries resulting from repeatedly throwing a baseball. Most of these injuries can be avoided by following these commonsense rules: Don’t Throw Too Much This may
Read MoreWhat Is A Podiatrist?
Bones are bones, right? So it makes sense that you would visit an orthopedic specialist if you have an issue with any part of your musculoskeletal system. But what if that issue particularly has to do with the feet or ankles? Then you would want to visit a podiatrist. Podiatry is a medical specialty dedicated
Read MoreIs an Orthopedic Urgent Care Different From a Regular Urgent Care?
When you sustain an orthopedic injury, you need prompt medical attention. But where should you go – the nearest urgent care facility, or an orthopedic urgent care center – and is there a difference? The short answer is yes, and it does matter. Appropriate care following an injury involving a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon
Read MoreWhy Is My Child’s Backpack Causing Back Pain?
When your child complains of back pain, you might be tempted to throw out their backpack! After all, the sight of a kid lugging many pounds of books is enough to make our own backs twinge in sympathy. The good news is that even in healthy children, back pain is quite common but short-lived. There
Read MoreWhat Is Orthopedic QUICK CARE?
There is never a good time to be dealing with a painful or debilitating orthopedic injury in your bones, joints, or muscles. Some injuries are best treated by an orthopedist, which is why we opened our QUICK CARE orthopedic clinic. If you need to see an orthopedist quickly, you can now receive the urgent care
Read MoreFoot Pain Management Options
You would never think of driving your car on a flat tire, or in the snow if your tires were bald. Like your car’s tires, your feet are where your rubber soles meet the road, so why would you not seek out treatment for your feet if you are feeling pain or have suffered an
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