Does a herniated disc require surgery? While the condition sounds serious—and often causes pain, numbness, or weakness—surgery isn’t always the answer. Sometimes referred to as a bulging, slipped, ruptured, or protruding disc, every year more than three million Americans suffer with a herniated disc. But the question remains: does everyone with a herniated disc need
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our new clinic in Silver Spring, MD! This new location will allow us to expand our reach and provide even more personalized care to our community. At this location, patients can look forward to the same exceptional care and dedication that we prioritize at all our clinics.
Every high school football player, their parents, and their coach want to have a successful season, and that means first and foremost one without any injuries. Only then can you be in your best physical shape to play the game and stay in the game. It doesn’t just happen. It takes planning and guidance. Let’s
Most of us don’t think much about our shoulders. That is until one of them begins to hurt. We also don’t think about the fact that our every move affects this very complex shoulder joint. You can injure your shoulder playing all types of sports, but you can also cause a painful result from reaching
Please join us in CONGRATULATING Dr. Jerry Engh on receiving The Knee Society’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award! Dr. Andy Engh said during a presentation about his uncle, “In 1974, Dr. Jerry began his career in Sports Medicine. That was a time when there were no athletic trainers on the fields. Dr. Jerry was instrumental in
How Should Ankle Sprains Be Treated? You missed a step and twisted your ankle. Maybe you stepped in a hole and injured your ankle. It’s easy for you or your child to sprain an ankle playing sports. How should ankle sprains be treated?
What Are Signs of a Slipped Disk? What are the signs of a slipped disk? They are exactly the same as a herniated disk, bulging disk, or a ruptured disk, since they are all generally the same. The terms are interchangeable. It mostly occurs in the lumbar region or lower part of your back and
What Does It Mean to “Throw Your Back Out”? It can happen in the most innocuous ways like bending down to tie your shoes. You are suddenly in extreme pain, you can barely stand up straight, and getting into a car is a non-starter. You probably have your own story about throwing your back out,
What Happens If You Wait Too Long for Shoulder Replacement? Like anything else that someone procrastinates about or makes excuses not to do, real consequences can occur. An infected tooth can turn into a severe problem if not treated promptly, or neglecting your tax returns will come back to haunt you with untold monetary penalties.
Shoulder Health 101: When to Consult a Surgeon Sometimes we make excuses for our pain. I must have slept wrong, I overdid it at the gym today, or I should have asked for help painting that room. You take Tylenol or Aleve and think it will improve, but then it doesn’t. How long will you