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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Problem and Solution
Posted on Jun 01, 2016Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. In short, it’s a pinched nerve in your wrist. Symptoms may include: • Numbness • Tingling • Pain in the arm, hand and fingers There is actually a space in the wrist called the carpal tunnel […]
Complex Foot and Ankle Problems
Posted on May 23, 2016The human foot is a very complex structure with 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 ligaments and muscles working together to achieve a combination of stability and flexibility. The ankle is the joint that connects the foot to the tibia and fibula bones of the lower leg. Between the two, the foot and […]
Microdiscectomy: Relief for Herniated Discs
Posted on Apr 24, 2016Do you or someone you know have a herniated or bulging disc? A minimally invasive procedure called Microdiscectomy could provide relief for pain caused by a lumbar herniated disc. Herniated discs occur when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through the tougher exterior casing. The herniated disc can press on the nerves near […]
Spinal Stenosis
Posted on Apr 15, 2016Our spine is made up of 33 bones. These bones and the discs between them are the passage for the spinal cord and nerves. The spinal cord connects the nerves of the body to the brain. But when the passageway starts to narrow, a condition called Spinal Stenosis can occur. Stenosis can affect any part […]
Texting: A Real Pain in the Neck
Posted on Apr 11, 2016If you’re reading this, chances are you’re hunched over your mobile phone or tablet. Did you know, bending your neck forward to look down at a mobile device can apply up to 60 lbs of pressure on your cervical spine? A recent study suggested tilting the neck down, at varying degrees, to use a mobile […]
Cervical Spine: Get to know your neck
Posted on Apr 04, 2016Do you know where your cervical spine is? If you guessed your neck, you were correct. The cervical spine plays an instrumental role in the spinal column’s flexibility and range of motion. Your neck consists of seven bones (C1-C7), which are separated by intervertebral discs. These intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers during daily activity […]
Hip Replacement Surgery: What You Should Know
Posted on Mar 23, 2016For many people who are affected by persistent hip pain or limited mobility, hip replacement surgery can be a life-changing experience. Hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a common surgical procedure to replace a damaged, or worn out hip joint with a prosthetic implant. Not all patients will require a total replacement, others […]
A Giant Step Forward in Knee Replacement Surgery
Posted on Feb 23, 2016It’s an unfortunate fact that up to 20% of patients who undergo traditional knee replacement are unhappy with their results due to persistent pain in the joint—even after surgery. This chronic pain typically comes from a variety of sources, including instability, stiffness, or improper fit and sizing of the implants. AOC has the only local […]
Holiday Survival Guide
Posted on Dec 03, 2015It’s the most wonderful time of year, but sometimes all the holiday cheer can take a toll on your health. Follow these five tips to avoid a case of the humbugs this holiday season. 1. Keep off the Santa belly With time constraints during the holidays, it’s easy to break away from your normal exercise […]
4 Ways to Avoid Holiday Back Pain
Posted on Nov 24, 2015The holidays are here, and for many of us that means traveling to see friends and family. Whether you’re flying, driving or catching a train, you are going to be sitting for a prolonged period of time. Keep your travels comfortable and you back pain-free with these four tips: Pack it light Over-packing is easy […]