Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body. It connects your spinal cord and the muscles in the lower back, legs, and feet. It is affected by anything that irritates or puts pressure on the nerve root like a herniated or slipped disc. Look for these 6 signs you may have
Oh dear, you just heard a loud pop while running, and now your calf hurts and is beginning to swell up. You know something is wrong, and you probably need to see a doctor. You have a lot on your plate right now, and all you care about at the moment is how to best
Dr. Edgar, a former captain of the U-15 and U-17 USA Men’s Youth National Soccer teams, made his return to the USSF serving as team physician for the U-16 Men’s National Soccer tournament in L’Albir, Spain. The team participated in the Football Federations Cup along with Belgium, Wales, Japan, England, Germany, Spain, and Mexico. It
Dr. Sameer Nagda was recently invited onto an international podcast to speak on frozen shoulder. With this issue being so prevalent in society, he thought the discussion was a great idea to help many patients understand how to tackle this annoying and challenging problem. Listen to the podcast for insightful information and tips on how
Ben Franklin once shared the wise words, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This motivational quote refers to any number of things, and believe it or not, joint replacement surgery too. Let’s see how being well prepared and the dos and don’ts before joint replacement surgery apply as well.
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Patience is a virtue! We heard this phrase frequently as we grew up. When it comes to returning to sports after shoulder surgery, patience is required.
We all have aches and pains, and while some are intermittent, others are chronic. Hip pain is one of those which can affect all your movements and life activities. Most doctors recommend that you rely on other more conservative treatments before deciding on hip surgery, but sometimes surgery is needed. Here are 7 signs it
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in your spine, and it compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots. This tightened space causes the spinal cord to become irritated, compressed, or pinched leading to back pain and other symptoms. Here are some keys to understanding the signs and symptoms of spinal stenosis.
Recognizing and Preventing Common Gym Injuries Working out can be fun for some, a drudge for others, and a necessary activity for professionals. However you approach going to the gym or working out at home, recognizing and preventing common gym injuries should be top of mind. Strains, Sprains, and Back Pain Oh my! These are