Can Spinal Fusion For Back Pain Help You Play Golf Like Tiger Woods?
Understanding the Back Pain Treatment that Propelled the Pro Golfer to a Masters Win For his recent victory at the 2019 Masters Tournament, which many sports commentators are calling one of the greatest career comebacks of all time, Tiger Woods owes a lot of credit. First, of course, to his own tenacity, discipline, and skill. […]
How do you treat elbow pain?
Elbow pain can result from repetition or overuse of your arm during your favorite activity or the result of a new fitness routine that has you challenging your body in new ways. Being active is important, so whether elbow pain is a result of chronic overuse or new use, it’s time to figure out the […]
Hurt my knee skiing
Avid Colorado skiers know that it’s been a good year so far, with snow levels pacing well ahead of last year. This is great news for locals who want to get in as many days as possible, but bad news if you hurt your knee skiing all that great powder. When people overdo it or […]
Inspiration from the Desert: How Dr. Roger Greenberg Lives a BeActive Lifestyle in retirement
Dr. Roger Greenberg retired from Advanced Ortho at the end of 2016, but that doesn’t mean that his schedule is any less active. After spending more than 38 years helping hundreds of patients be more active, he and wife Diane lead an incredibly active life splitting their time between Denver and California’s Coachella Valley desert. […]
Did summer running season wear you down? How to cope with runner’s knee pain.
What is Runner’s Knee Pain? Runner’s knee pain can encompass a wide range of aching pain around the kneecap that impacts runners and non-runners alike. Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, often presents as discomfort that is experienced when bending down, walking downhill or descending stairs. The pain from runner’s knee may be […]
The Anterior Approach to Hip Surgery
Seminar on August 23 at 6:30 pm at Sky Ridge Medical Center in the Auditorium on the Garden Level.
When is it time to consider shoulder replacement surgery?
And what type of surgery is right for you? Shoulder replacement surgery requires careful thought and planning, but for those who’ve exhausted other treatment options, it can be the best way to restore range of motion, relieve pain and help you return to an active lifestyle. Many different conditions can lead to the severe pain […]
Painful bump on the side of your big toe? Why you shouldn’t ignore a bunion.
That painful bony bump on the side of your big toe? It’s probably a bunion. Nearly a quarter of people age 18-65 have bunions, making them one of the most common foot issues among adults. They also run in families and are more prevalent among women (thanks, cute heels), and among those over 65. In […]
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain (and How to Prevent Them)
Roughly 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at one time or another, making it the third most burdensome condition among Americans according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study. Thankfully, most lower back pain is “acute” – or short-term – lasting only a few days or weeks. This type of pain typically […]