The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It helps you walk, run, and jump. But when the tendon gets stretched too far, it can rupture, resulting in a complete or partial tear. This is usually due to a sudden and strong force on the...
Read MoreUnderstanding Hammertoe
A hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe. This condition causes a bend in the toe’s middle joint, which makes the toe resemble a hammer—hence the name.
Hammertoes can be caused by a muscle imbalance as...
Read More6 Expert Tips on Using Crutches
Using a walking aid, such as crutches, is an important part of your recovery because it allows your foot or ankle to heal properly. Learning how to balance with your walking aid is one of the most crucial steps in using it effectively. ...
Read MoreTop 6 Ways to Exercise With Arthritis
Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level keeps your muscles strong and can delay joint replacement. But how do you help your arthritis when it hurts to work out?
Our experts say that focusing on low-impact exercise options can help...
Read MoreBiking for Better Joints: 5 Safety Tips
If you’re among the many mountain bikers and cyclists looking to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic while staying healthy, active, safe, and working on your joint health, then our expert cycling guidelines should help you avoid a variety of...
Read MoreFeeling New Without a New Joint
Bone, joint, and muscle specialists devote their practices to helping patients who experience joint problems. They have a comprehensive understanding of how your joints work and what causes joint pain, and they can provide a precise diagnosis as...
Read MoreHome Projects: Do It Yourself—Safely
"Every year, there are multitudes of minor and serious injuries from home improvement projects and even crafts," says dual-fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon John Peden, M.D., at Vero...
Read MoreSciatica: Signs & Solutions
Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. The out-of-place disc puts pressure on the nerves in your lower spine, resulting in mild to severe pain in the lower extremity.
Typically, sciatica occurs in...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck strain injury often associated with car accidents, but it can also occur in contact sports, such as football. The impact or blow causes the head to quickly jerk forward or backward, resulting in stretched or torn muscles and...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis
Due to the wear-and-tear effects of aging, our spines can change over the years. One of these changes that can occur is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is a condition referred to as spinal stenosis. This results in pressure on the spinal...
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