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If you are feeling pain after a sudden movement, accident, or fall, it is crucial that you have yourself checked by an orthopedic specialist. Chances are, you may have sustained an injury affecting your bones, joints, or connective tissue such as muscles as ligaments. Orthopedic doctors advise against self-treating an orthopedic injury or waiting it
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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 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 MoreThe Benefits of Quick Care
Quick care centers are walk-in clinics that provide medical attention for those with minor afflictions who need immediate care but whose injuries are not severe enough for the emergency room. The highly trained medical staff at quick care centers treat a wide variety of health issues involving respiratory conditions, urinary tract infections, burns, cuts or
Read MoreHow an Advanced Walk In Clinic Can Reduce Your Stress During Surgery
Stress and Surgery Stress is created when some external force in the environment places demands on an individual that they feel is greater than they can cope with. This perception can have psychological, emotional and physical effects on the human body. In addition to nervousness, moods swings, and/or emotional outbursts, actual physical changes occur when
Read MoreWhy Bone and Joint Health are so Important for Seniors?
Hilda was 68 years old when she fell on her porch. Her daughter took her straight to see her family physician. Fortunately, the doctor told her nothing was broken. She would be sore for a few days, but other than a few bruises she was going to be just fine. Her doctor explained to her
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