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Are you at risk for curvature of the spine?
“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 body listed to the left when she walked. Now, it was a concern.
Healthy spines have curves in all the right places.
When viewed from the side, the healthy spine has three c-shaped curves that create a slight “s” shape.
The first curvature includes […]
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 and traditional total hip replacement is the location of the surgical incision. The doctor performs this version of hip arthroplasty (hip replacement surgery) at the front of the hip. Traditional hip replacement surgery is performed on the lateral (side) or posterior (back) of the hip.
Anterior hip replacement is used in 15 to […]
Meet Bone & Joint Podiatrist, Dr. Thomas Staysniak
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.
Dr. Staysniak takes a conservative approach to patient care. He explains treatment options to his patients and encourages them to be involved in their healthcare decisions.
Dr. Staysniak attended medical school at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine […]
Exercise is a low-cost prescription for your health
“Exercise 30 minutes a day, five days each week.”
By now, most of us have heard the recommendation Health.gov promoted in their 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 percent of American adults DO NOT meet this basic activity requirement.
Now, thanks to meta-analyses of historical data, medical providers can point to a multitude of “new” health benefits attributed to 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week.
Change the way you think about exercise.
First, let’s define “moderate activity.” It’s any exercise or activity that increases your heart rate […]
Lawn Mowing Safety
Lawn Mowing Safety
Step outside on any bright summer day, and you’ll probably hear the buzz of lawnmowers.
Lawn mowing is a necessary chore for most homeowners. It can be great exercise, but use care. Lawnmowers can cause cuts, burns, fractures, amputations and even death.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 274,000 lawnmower-related injuries in 2015. Thirteen thousand of those injured were children and adolescents younger than 19 years old.
Even lawn-care professionals can be injured or killed in lawn mowing accidents. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) reported […]
Is your child at risk for a stress fracture?
Yes, if your child plays hard and is very active.
What are stress fractures?
Stress fractures are hairline cracks in the bone caused by forceful, repetitive movements. More than 50 percent of these micro-traumas occur in the feet, legs or hips.
Physical stress is important for your child’s muscle and skeletal growth. But when, young people practice long hours, train on hard surfaces, or rush their training program, they can overwork their muscles and connective tissues to the point of fatigue. Tired and stretched soft tissues cannot protect the bones from the repetitive impact, leading to stress fractures.
Sports medicine […]
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 orthopedic clinic, cortisone shots are used to treat joint pain caused by arthritis and arthritis-like conditions, such as gout.
What is cortisone?
Cortisone is a synthetic version of cortisol, a stress hormone your body produces naturally. When cortisone enters your body, the man-made hormone suppresses your immune system’s inflammatory response.
Even though cortisone and cortisol are both called: corticosteroids, glucocorticosteroids, […]
Charissa’s Bone & Joint Story
Charissa’s job takes her all over the state. But, she likes to come home at night to teach her painting classes. It’s her passion; it’s her world.
But a car accident almost kept her from painting.
One day as she was looking over her shoulder as she was turning, she was rear-ended. The impact damaged the nerves in the back of her neck. From the day of her accident, Charissa experienced chronic pain.
Charissa visited multiple doctors, including chiropractors, to relieve the pain. But, it was so bad she had to give up almost everything. The intense pain even changed her personality.
When Charissa traveled […]
Jim’s Bone & Joint Story
There were many days when Sue Coffman felt helpless as she watched her husband, Jim, struggle with chronic, disabling hip pain.
She watched arthritis slow his steps until he could no longer enjoy his hobbies. It was time to make an appointment with an orthopedic specialist to see what could be done to stop the pain.
Before he called Bone & Joint, Jim’s hip pain became so severe that even walking outside to feed and care for his Birmingham Roller acrobatic pigeons was nearly impossible.
“I was pretty much sitting in a recliner and not walking much,” said Jim. “I was always limping and dragging […]
