Your feet are under the constant stress of weight, they are far from your heart, and if you wear shoes, they’re encased in a dark, moist place for many hours of the day. For most people, blisters and other foot injuries heal in a week or two. But for people who suffer from diabetes or high blood … Help! My foot won’t heal
Caution: A lifetime of joint problems may be ahead Did you know 29.5 percent young people between the ages 10 and 17 were overweight or obese in 2016? Extra weight creates mobility issues for these children as they become adults. A recent study in the International Journal of Obesity suggests that children who are overweight not only experience musculoskeletal pain, … Childhood obesity could cause future joint problems
Actually, you have two of them. We’re talking about your big toes. They play an essential role in your balance, health, and movement. Henry found out that fact the hard way. As Henry walked down his steps while talking on the phone, he slipped and slid down the last two steps with his big toe … You have great toes!
Lester A. Owens, DO, PT, FAAPMR, is a board-certified non-operative orthopedic, neuromuscular, and pain management specialist at Bone & Joint. Dr. Owens treats headaches, neck and back pain, myofascial pain syndrome, herniated disks, neuralgias, spinal pain disorders, and arthritis. He performs BOTOX injections, electro diagnostics, radiofrequency neurotomy, and spinal interventional techniques to diagnose and treat … Meet Lester Owens, DO
Kelly woke up on Saturday morning with a ripping, tearing feeling in her left forearm. She didn’t remember hitting or straining her arm in any way that would cause intense pain To relieve her discomfort, Kelly moved her arm into different positions. But the sensation continued. Whether she held her hand at her side or … Why does my forearm hurt?
Tired of the same old exercise routine? Not ready to go back to the gym but looking for a new way to work out? Why not consider dancing? Whether you are looking for a low-impact workout built for flexibility or a routine that has you jumping to the beat or a little of both, dancing … Shake up your exercise routine with a few dance moves
You’re reading your X-ray results, and you see,” Enthesophyte seen at the plantar fascia region.” Of course, you immediately boot up your computer and search the Internet to find out what an “enthesophyte” is. You find that it’s a type of bone spur. These small bony calcium growths can occur anywhere in the body but … What are bone spurs?
To say life has changed in the last 100 years is an understatement. Today, smartphones can calculate more data in seconds than a room full of computers could crunch in a week. But too much screen time can harm orthopedic health, especially in children. Instead of being active, many young people are watching television or … How do digital devices affect a child’s orthopedic health?
Whether we have a glass-half-full or a glass-half-empty outlook, our thoughts can affect our healing and recovery more than we think. Consider Kim’s story. Kim spent hours working out and getting in shape. She was working out or doing yoga every day; Kim hadn’t missed a day in 6 weeks. She was on a roll … How do our thoughts affect our healing?
Have you ever been walking with friends and hit a low spot? You felt your foot curl under, felt the searing pain, and just knew that you had sprained your ankle. If you’ve not had that experience, you’re one of the lucky ones. Nearly 25,000 people of all ages sprain their ankles in the USA … What’s the difference between an ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability?
