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Can better sleep reduce your pain?

The short answer is yes. Rapid Eye Movement (REM), the dream state of sleep, and Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM), the deepest state of rest, allow your brain and nervous system to recover from the day’s activities. In his 2017 book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Matthew Wa...

Would an ergonomic assessment help you enjoy less stress while working from home?

Have you noticed a pain in your neck, back, shoulders, knees, or hands since the pandemic started? It may be your workspace: A low chair strains your knees. A poorly positioned monitor leads to neck pain. The wrong seat height or chair pitch can create painful back conditions. Incorrect keyboard p...

Why do I still hurt? Life's circumstances can intensify pain.

You went to the doctor when you broke your elbow. They said it would take about six months for everything to heal and feel normal. Since then, you’ve been back to the doctor several times to talk about your elbow pain. Your X-rays show the joint healed well; the MRI showed the soft tissues are i...

Surgery delayed? Practice self-care at home.

Like many other things, COVID-19 has postponed many elective surgeries. Waiting is hard! Especially when you were counting on your surgery to relieve your pain and restore your mobility. We understand. We can’t thank you enough for your patience, understanding, and your resolve as we work togethe...

If you need hip surgery, how do you find the best orthopedic surgeon?

Bone & Joint believes that we offer the best orthopedic care in northcentral Wisconsin, but we want you to check us out before you make the decision. When you’re looking for the best orthopedic surgeon for your condition, there are many things to consider about the surgeon and the facility wh...

Bone & Joint Celebrates 50 Years of Orthopedic Excellence

Bone & Joint, S.C., a provider of specialized orthopedic, sports medicine, pain management, and physical and occupational therapy care, is celebrating 50 years of helping people move better and live active and fulfilling lives. Thomas O. Miller, MD, opened Bone & Joint's solo practic...

You can relieve pain without opioids

Surgery and injuries are painful. In years past, opioids were thought to be the most effective at reducing or eliminating pain. But with the opioid crisis at epic proportions, it’s time to rethink the use of these medications. The American Society of Anesthesiologists lists several alter...

Are you low on fluid?

Synovial fluid is a thick, straw-colored substance that lubricates your joints. Like the oil in your car reduces friction in your engine, this synovial fluid minimizes the friction in your joints; it helps your bones glide past each other when you bend, extend, and rotate. Synovial fluid allows th...

Why is my primary care provider sending me to a sports medicine specialist for arthritis pain?

When older people have a hard time walking across the room, they can’t help but wonder why their primary care provider says they should see a sports medicine specialist for treatment. It sounds odd. Why would a sports medicine doctor be the right fit for a person that has a hard time getting up...

The Greatest Feeling in the World - Charissa’s Bone & Joint Story

Charissa is passionate about painting. She enjoys it so much; she shares her passion with others. After traveling across the state for work, she enjoys coming home at night and opening the studio to teach her painting classes. But she almost had to give up her favorite pastime because of a car acci...