You were waiting for the red light to change when you heard the brakes screeching. Out of nowhere a large SUV rear ends you and pushes your vehicle into the intersection. Your neck and shoulder hurt and you’re not processing all the information. Your doctor thinks you have Whiplash. What is Whiplash? What are the … Continued
Do you have daily knee pain despite having no major trauma or precipitating event? Has physical therapy, rest and NSAIDs failed to provide relief? It is very frustrating and can keep you on the sidelines. To learn more please read below to answer the following questions: What are the different types of knee pain that … Continued
Here is a full guide on what causes knee popping, possible diagnoses, and suitable treatments to solve your knee problems. Possible Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Knee popping can be a sensation that something is moving around in the knee. There may also be an audible sound associated with the popping, which in medical terms is … Continued
There are six different types of joints in the body. Saddle joint (i.e. Thumb) Gliding Joint (i.e. Wrist) Pivot joint (i.e. Forearm) Condyloid joint (i.e. Jaw) Ball and Socket joint (i.e. Shoulder) Hinge Joint The hinge joint is like a door, opening and closing in one direction, along one plane. Examples include your elbow … Continued
Last month while in the park you injured your knee. You heard a pop followed by an immediate onset of intense pain and swelling. Walking was impossible. The swelling has continued and you have noticed bruising. Your doctor thinks you may have injured your patellar tendon. What is a Patellar tendon? Are there different types … Continued
Have you ever experienced nerve pain in your knee? The pain may not always be there, but you cannot ignore it when it is there. Read this post by Dr. Hyzy of the Centeno-Schultz Clinic to learn more about it. Why Does It Appear and How to Treat It? Nerve pain in the knee can … Continued
The neck pain started out as a dull ache but steadily progressed. It becomes constant and often times keeps you up at night. Turning your head can send an electrical current down your arm. Rest, medications and physical therapy failed to provide much relief. Your doctor referred you to a pain clinic for a Cervical … Continued
It started as a nusance and has now has progressed. Shoulder pain radiating down arm to fingers is now constant. Rest and NSAID’s are not effective. What is Cervical Radiculopathy? What is the basic anatomy of the neck? What causes Cervical Radiculopathy? What are the symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy? How is Cervical Radiculopathy diagnosed? What … Continued
If you have been dealing with spine pain such as low back pain, neck pain, or nerve symptoms down the leg or arm and have failed all treatments – it is likely that your surgeon consultation went over the possibility of a Fusion! Most Fusion techniques are described as PLIF, TLIF, or ALIF. Acronyms for … Continued
The upper neck and head pain was unrelenting and did not responed to conservative care or medications. Your doctor wants to refer you to a surgeon for possible fusion. What is the C1? What is the C2? What is the Atlantoaxial (AA) Joint? What are the key components of the AA Joint? What is a … Continued