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It hurts to move my hands. Is it arthritis?
It could be. Arthritis in your hands and wrists can be very painful and can make daily living activities challenging.
But, it doesn’t have to keep you down. The orthopaedic specialists at the Bone & Joint Center can help.
If you are just starting to feel the pain and swelling of arthritis, don’t wait. In some cases, we may be able to treat your arthritis and save some of the surfaces from further damage.
During our first appointment, we will determine the severity of your arthritis, examine which fingers and wrist joints are affected and talk […]
How do I relieve bursitis pain in my knee?
There are several things you can do at home to try to find relief. Here are six of the most popular self-care options to speed healing from bursitis pain.
- Modify activities to avoid stressing your knee. If it hurts to bend your knee going up the stairs, take one step at a time, keeping the affected knee straight.
- Avoid supporting your body weight on your sore knee. If you must kneel, try to change the motion so that your knee does not receive full pressure. (Don’t do this often. As your body compensates for the […]
How can I have tennis elbow pain? I don’t play tennis.
You don’t have to play tennis to experience sharp pain on the outside of your elbow.
Tennis elbow is, in fact, an overuse injury, which causes tiny tears in the lateral tendon. If your job requires repetitive bending and straightening of your elbow or grasping and twisting, you are susceptible to tennis elbow.
The injury affects the tendon that runs from the bony tip of the elbow (epicondylitis) and connects the extensor muscles to the forearm. In the medical books, the condition is known as lateral epicondylitis.
Many people also experience golfer’s elbow, which causes pain on the […]
Meet Scott D. Stuempfig, MD, FAAPMR
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 to find and resolve pain at its source.
“My goal is to find out where you’re hurting and why you’re hurting,” said Dr. Stuempfig. “I want to find the best treatment and address the source of your pain so you can experience […]
Is your leg pain normal, or is it a blood clot?
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 and very warm to the touch. Since blood clots restrict blood flow, the pain often limits a person’s ability to move.
Most blood clots occur in the veins in the legs, but they can develop in arteries and other parts of the body, […]
12 signs your hip pain needs treatment
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 with an orthopedic specialist.
1. Persistent or recurrent pain that lasts longer than 2 weeks.
2. Your hip aches during exercise.
3. You experience hip pain after walking.
4. You have pain in your groin.
5. Medication and walking aids do not control or ease […]
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 the solace of a dark, quiet room.
Caused by a variety of triggers – ranging from stress to hunger – the intense, throbbing pain of a headache can be hard to stop.
The National Headache Foundation lists 24 different types of headaches in its Complete Headache Chart. But most headache specialists […]
Orthopedic Health For the Older Athlete
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 to stay active at every stage of life, but doing so may mean certain adaptations are in order to prevent tissue damage and pain.
Adjusting your workout to prevent orthopedic injury include:
- Stay hydrated while you work out.
- Reduce the intensity, but not the intent, of your workout. Set a […]
Vaping: It’s a risky habit for your body and your bones
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 smokers in the Great American Smoke Out. Two years ago, they realized vaping increases the risk of complications during and after surgery.
Why did it take so long for the research to reach […]
What is occupational therapy?
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 occupational therapy professionals work with you to master the motions and movements you need to care for yourself in your home and on the job.
How do you know if you need occupational therapy?
If you have a condition that makes it hard for […]
