Dr. Scott Stuempfig is a pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Bone & Joint. He specializes in the treatment of arthritis, chronic pain, headache, painful spinal conditions, neck and back pain, neuralgias, and sciatica. He uses the latest electronic diagnosis, along with the best pain management, and the best physical therapy techniques … Meet Scott D. Stuempfig, MD, FAAPMR
According to the American Society of Hematology, each year in the United States, approximately 900,000 people experience deep vein thrombosis or blood clots. Know what to look for and avoid serious complications. The first sign of a blood clot is mild pain. As the pain intensifies, the skin near the blood clot may become red … Is your leg pain normal, or is it a blood clot?
Are you one of those people who don’t like to go to the doctor? In truth, that may describe most people. We would rather wait and see if the pain goes away. But there are times when you should listen to your symptoms and take action. Here are a dozen reasons to make an appointment … 12 signs your hip pain needs treatment
Headaches are one of the most common conditions seen in doctor’s offices across America. Headaches can be caused by arthritis, caffeine, eye strain, illness, tension or tumors. The associated headache pain can range from a mild, irritating pressure to a debilitating pain that causes people to seek the solace of a dark, quiet room. Caused … Not now. I have a headache.
Each of us, as we age, begin to notice certain changes in our abilities to compete in athletic activities – or the speed at which our bodies recover from demanding physical activity. The body naturally becomes weaker as we age; reaction time becomes slower and bone and muscle mass begin to diminish. It is important … Orthopedic Health For the Older Athlete
Once touted as a safer alternative to smoking, recent news reports have uncovered vaping as a cause of severe and life-threatening lung conditions. We wondered if research existed describing vaping’s effects on the body…and not surprisingly, we found some. According to a 2017 Science Daily article, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists encouraged vapers to join … Vaping: It’s a risky habit for your body and your bones
Occupational therapy does so much more than make sure that you can go back to your job. If you’re like most people, you want to live and work independently for as long as possible. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a self-sufficient lifestyle after injury, illness, or surgery. Bone & Joint’s compassionate … What is occupational therapy?
“You need to walk straight,” Randy said. “You walk like this. He lowered his right shoulder and collapsed his rib cage to his hip. “Why don’t you stand up straight!” Randy did not understand that a spinal deformity, not slouching habit, caused Kate’s uneven gait. Since her spinal curvature didn’t cause pain, Kate was unaware her … Are you at risk for curvature of the spine?
Anterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive type of total hip replacement surgery. The procedure removes the diseased and painful area of the hip and replaces it with a man-made, ball-and-socket to restore the hip’s natural function. The main difference between the anterior approach and traditional total hip replacement is the location of the … What are the benefits of anterior hip replacement?
Dr. Thomas G. Staysniak is a board-certified podiatrist who provides foot and ankle care to people of all ages. He treats acute and chronic ankle pain, arch pain, bunions, calluses, fractures, gout, heel pain, heel spurs, shin splints, tendonitis, and turf toe. Dr. Staysniak also provides diabetic foot care and treats pediatric foot and ankle disorders. … Meet Bone & Joint Podiatrist, Dr. Thomas Staysniak
