There are different types of ulcers.
Most of them pertain to the stomach or abdomen area. Some of the most common symptoms of an ulcer are a burning pain in and above the stomach, nausea, vomiting, heartburn or discolored stools. The most common symptom is heartburn, especially between meals, or after consuming certain foods, such [...]
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints doctors hear about with regard to pain symptoms. This is often because of an increased interest in working out, jogging, and other physical activity. All these activities can be strenuous, but are not necessarily the cause of knee pain.
The knees contain bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and [...]
Additional names for the orthopedic knee scooter are Roller Foot, Mobility Scooter and Knee Walker. The device is design to allow people who suffered a knee injury to be more mobile. The Knee scooter is an alternative to crutches, which are hard to operate, can cause pain in the arms and armpits, [...]
A severe injury to the knee may require knee surgery. This can occur at any age. Failure to have a necessary surgery to correct a problem may result in the injury getting worse. Even to the point of total knee replacement.
Young People Should have Knee Surgery if Recommended
Young people who sustain a [...]
Trauma is derived from Greek descent. A situation is considered traumatic when a person experiences a serious injury or catastrophic event. After this, a person may experience shock. Trauma has a medical and psychiatric definition. The medical definition of trauma refers to shock, a critical bodily injury or wound. Blunt trauma [...]
Chiropractors CAN treat TMJ. It is their belief that the cause maybe from spinal misalignment. This means back or neck problems related to posture.
The chiropractor will work the inside and outside of the mouth via massage, as well as, adjust the joint. This will relax the muscles by reducing the stress. The jaw will reposition, [...]
Pain in the inside of the knee can be caused by medial meniscus tears, arthritis and medial collateral ligament injuries.
There are two moon shaped cartilage that act as shock absorbers for the knee. The medial collateral ligament is connected to the medial meniscus. As such, any impact on the lateral side of the knee can [...]
by Dr. Craig Tilden
Low Back Pain affects approximately 80% of Americans at some point in their lives. It may occur in one or multiple forms, including, nerve and muscular problems, disc injuries and arthritis. Many people are under the impression that the first response to an injury is to immediately turn to pain medications and [...]
Physiatry is a medical specialization that has been around since 1947. The focus of this discipline is not only to restore the functional ability but to optimize quality of life. This discipline uses a whole-person approach.
What does the Physiatrist do?
The physiatrist is the individual who establishes the plan of care, listens and helps the patient [...]
One would be hard pressed in today’s society to go an entire day without seeing some reference to professional sports. Fame, fortune, and glory are things that every young participant playing in a Pop Warner or Little League game aspires to achieve. However, what many people don’t realize is that professional athletes put their careers, [...]
