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Getting into a weight training program is great for your heart and other muscles, but it puts you at risk of injuries – particularly knee injuries. When you lift weights, you are placing a lot of extra pressure on your knees, because they must not only support your body’s weight but also the weights you’re
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Current Trends in Pain Management
Anyone with chronic pain knows all too well that it can be difficult to find long-term relief from symptoms. Patients who have chronic pain are at high risk of developing a dependence on prescription pain medication, which they rely on for relief. While pain medication helps relieve pain, it does not get to the heart
Read MoreSigns of a Herniated Disc
The discs that cushion your vertebrae are called spinal discs. As a result of wear-and-tear or injuries incurred in accidents, these discs can slip or bulge, which can irritate the surrounding nerves. When the nerves are irritated, it can cause pain symptoms in your back, neck, and other parts of your body. This condition is
Read MoreTreatments For Hand Pain
Hand pain is rarely ever just one thing. It commonly occurs with other symptoms, such as swelling, stiffness, numbness, and tingling. In any case, hand pain is more than just an annoyance. You rely on your hands for so many things! Hand pain may be due to osteoarthritis, a nerve condition, or an injury. Have
Read MoreCommon Types of Knee Injuries
Because the knees are load-bearing joints which allow us to walk and run, our knees are among the most important joints in the body. Thanks to their complexity and the constant pressure placed on them, they’re naturally prone to injury – especially if you lead a very active lifestyle or if you play sports. An
Read MoreBenefits of getting a joint replacement
If you were recommended to get a joint replacement surgery, you may be wondering if this is a good decision. Typically recommended as a final option for patients with chronic pain brought on by extensive damage to a joint, joint replacement surgery can be the source of long-term pain relief for many. It involves removing
Read MoreAdvanced Bone & Joint Welcomes Dr. Colleen E. Glisson To The Team!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Colleen E. Glisson to its team of specialists, providing expert hand, wrist and elbow services at the practice’s St. Peters and O’Fallon, Missouri locations. To learn more about Dr. Glisson and what services she will be providing at the practice, click here.
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Podiatrist
A podiatrist is a medical doctor trained to diagnose and treat conditions and injuries of the foot, ankle, and connective parts of the lower leg. Podiatrists use both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Your lower extremities have complex structures consisting of bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and they all work together to keep you moving and
Read MoreHow Your Orthopedic Doctor Can Help Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones by accelerating bone mass loss, which makes bones porous, fragile, and susceptible to fractures. It is one of the most common bone diseases, and as many as 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures occur each year in the United States. The condition is more common in women than men,
Read MoreWhat Are The Different Types of Diagnostic Imaging?
Diagnostic imaging plays a very important role in modern medicine. By using different imaging techniques, doctors can diagnose and treat many different conditions, injuries, and diseases more accurately and efficiently. By creating images of parts of the body, diagnostic imaging can help: Diagnose likely causes of symptoms accurately Screen for health conditions and diseases Be
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