What Is Causing Your Hip Pain?Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause.The hip joint is made up of two bones: the pelvis and the...
We understand the value of working hard and playing hard, and we know you do too. Day in and day out, you’re out there getting stuff done, which is great! We want you to build that shed, hit home runs and score those touchdowns. But make sure you don’t forget, even if...
Let’s face it. If you are experiencing moderate to severe neck pain, and you’re here – it’s likely that you are weighing the pros and the cons of having a neck surgery. We understand the care and the importance of such a decision and we are...
As we age our bodies become less resilient and more susceptible to the wear and tear from our daily activities. Our hands, fingers, and wrists are as just as likely to exhibit issues as our knees, hips, and backs. Inflammation, fraying of tendons, autoimmune...
Sports Medicine is not always about treating torn ACLs and dislocated shoulders. Prevention efforts begin with us assessing our environments and understanding our body’s limitations when certain factors are present. It’s been a brutally hot summer in Texas...
Listed below are descriptions of several types of shoulder pain along with information about each type of pain. Of course, the intended purpose of this article is not to diagnose certain pain you may be feeling, rather to educate and inform about the pain you might be...
What It Is Thumb arthritis occurs in the joint at the base of the thumb and is a common type of osteoarthritis caused by natural wear and tear of the joint. Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form...
Plantar Fasciits We all lead busy lives and foot pain is no joke and can make a tough day even tougher. If you wake up, step out of bed, and you are greeted with a stabbing pain in your heel that gets milder over the day as you begin to use your foot,...
What is the difference between a muscle sprain and a strain? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bone. Ligament injuries involve a stretching or a tearing of this tissue. A strain is an injury to either a muscle...