Category: Pain Management

Not now. I have a headache.

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...

What are the benefits of anterior hip replacement?

  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 a...

My knee hurts. Should I consider a cortisone shot?

If you have joint pain, a cortisone shot may provide temporary relief while you address some underlying conditions, causing pain and discomfort. What are cortisone shots? Doctors prescribe cortisone medications—often called steroids—to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions. In an orth...

Stretches can prevent back pain

  Many people today suffer back pain from hours of sitting at a desk. This position compresses the hips, the spine, and the shoulders to create a pain in the neck and back. Anyone who has experienced back pain knows it can be so severe it stops you from moving or creates a constant irritation ...

Bone & Joint takes the next step in person-centered care with its new physical therapy center

You spoke. We listened. Bone and Joint has added a new service line to further enhance the patient experience and expand the continuity of care. In December 2018, Bone & Joint will become a total orthopedic and pain management care center.  Bone & Joint will add a full range of physical an...