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Rotator Cuff Tear

September 26, 2016

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Signs & Symptoms | Mechanisms of Injury | Diagnosis | Prevention | Treatment | Conservative | Surgery | Rehabilitation [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] A rotator cuff tear is a tear of one or more of the tendons of the four rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder. A rotator cuff ‘injury’ can include any type of irritation or overuse of those muscles or tendons, and is among the most common conditions affecting

Tennis Elbow: A pain with many names

August 18, 2016

Do you have pain in your forearm and elbow, but never picked up a tennis racquet in your life? Whether you call it tennis elbow, “climber’s syndrome,” or anything else, elbow pain is often caused by a form of tendinitis or irritation of the tissue that connects the muscles in your forearm to your elbow. Tennis elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis if you want to get scientific, has become a popular way to categorize the injury

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

August 18, 2016

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Signs & Symptoms | Causes | Diagnosis | Prevention | Treatment | Conservative | Surgery [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same strenuous motions again and again. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Any

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

July 27, 2016

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av_uid=’av-lss6dx’] Signs & Symptoms | Causes | Diagnosis | Prevention | Treatment | Conservative | Surgery | Rehabilitation [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-laagc5′ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition due to compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel. The main symptoms are pain, numbness and tingling, in the thumb,

Gamer’s Thumb causing you pain? Stop chasing Pokémon, see a hand doctor.

July 27, 2016

Do you have “texting thumb,” “gamer’s thumb” or carpal tunnel? Believe it or not, they’re all related to overuse and repetitive motion of the hand and wrist. Read on to learn the symptoms and when to see a hand doctor. No matter what you call it, injuries to muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive use of the hands and wrists is more common than ever. Hand doctors see more than 3 million cases of carpal

Golf swing causing lower back pain? Denver back pain specialists reveal how to Prevent, Treat and Recover Faster from back pain

June 28, 2016

They say golf is a lifelong sport, and many enjoy the game from childhood well into their later years. But if you feel lower back pain when you tee off, you may wonder how long your playing days will last. Whether your pain is chronic or you feel the occasional twinge when you try to hit the cover off the ball, make it a priority to diagnose and address your pain so you can enjoy the

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Low Back Pain Exercise Guide

June 28, 2016

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] Here is our specialists recommendation for Low Back Pain Exercise. Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery of lower back pain. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day, up to 3 times a day during your early recovery. They may suggest some of the following exercises. This guide

Treatment Options for Low Back Pain

June 28, 2016

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] Physical Management | Medication | Surgery [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] At one point or another, nearly everyone will experience low back pain. This pain can vary from mild to severe. It can be short-lived or long-lasting. Treatment Options for Low Back Pain focuses on relieving your symptoms. In many cases, a combination of treatments will help you to return to being active. [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] Physical management

In The News

Rotator Cuff Tear

Tennis Elbow: A pain with many names

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Gamer’s Thumb causing you pain? Stop chasing Pokémon, see a hand doctor.

Golf swing causing lower back pain? Denver back pain specialists reveal how to Prevent, Treat and Recover Faster from back pain

Low Back Pain Exercise Guide

Treatment Options for Low Back Pain

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