If you have musculoskeletal pain or an injury, you may be unsure of where to go for the specialist medical care you need. For everything from arthritis to muscle pain to back pain, an orthopedist is your answer. Here, Dr. Aiken has compiled a quick and informative list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers
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Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain
If you have chronic pain, chances are you have tried a bunch of different medications to try and alleviate it. If that hasn’t worked, it’s time to try something else, like physical therapy. Chronic Pain Chronic pain refers to pain symptoms that are experienced frequently for longer than a few weeks. It is often associated
Read MoreThe Dangers of Hip Fractures
The hip joint is one of the most critical joints in the human body. It permits a wide range of motion, allowing you to walk, run, and jump. For this reason, when the hip fractures, it can significantly impact your ability to move without pain. The bones of the hip can break at any age,
Read MoreCauses of Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease refers to a condition in which a spinal disc wears down and can cause a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Degenerative disc disease happens when spinal bones scrape against each other due to friction. As a result, patients experience localized pain as well as tingling, numbness, and other sensations that can travel to
Read MoreThe Connection Between MRI Machines and Orthopedics
For every patient who goes to his or her orthopedic doctor due to joint pain or muscle pain, chances are the doctor will request imaging tests to be performed. These scans will help the physician to make a correct diagnosis for proper treatment. One of the most widely used imaging tests for diagnostic purposes is
Read MoreOrthopedic Problems in Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the mother’s body works overtime to assist in the growth and development of the fetus. In particular, the extra weight that is suddenly part of the woman’s body creates an added stressor on the joints and muscles. As a result, the pregnant woman becomes more vulnerable to certain musculoskeletal issues during her pregnancy.
Read MoreWhat Can Physical Therapy Treat?
If you sustained an orthopedic injury or will be undergoing orthopedic surgery, chances are, your doctor or surgeon will recommend physical therapy to you get back on your feet. In fact, most effective orthopedic treatment plans include physical therapy. Physical therapy is a conservative yet effective way to strengthen the body when it’s most vulnerable
Read MoreDifferent Types of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can be used to treat a number of conditions affecting various parts of the body, including the spine, knee, hip, shoulder, hand, foot, and ankle. Whether you have suffered an injury, have a medical condition or illness, are recovering from surgery, or have a constant pain in a joint, bone, or muscle, physical
Read MoreCauses and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Pain
The rotator cuff comprises the muscles, tendons, and shoulder capsule, which together hold the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) in the shoulder socket. As its name implies, the rotator cuff enables rotation of the shoulder. Injuring a rotator cuff is quite easy – it can happen due to everything from repetitive-motion injury to
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of an ACL Tear
Many athletes fear anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries not only because of the pain it can cause but because it can sideline them from the sport they love. Football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer players are especially prone to ACL tears. When Do ACL Tears Occur? The ACL is a ligament found in the middle of
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