Tingling. Numbness. Pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that involves inflammation in the carpal tunnel, which is the small passageway of bones through which nerves pass from the arm to the hand. Symptoms start gradually, but will worsen over time. If you think you have carpal tunnel syndrome, read on to learn more about […]
Rice isn’t just for eating, it’s an important acronym that can be used to help heal after a minor sprain or injury. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If you follow these tips, you can help to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and hopefully counteract your body’s natural response to injury using this method. […]
Stretching before and after a workout is a great habit to form. But there are many great reasons why stretching should become a part of your daily routine and not just your workout routine. Whether it’s practicing yoga or simply touching your toes in the morning, developing a habit of stretching can lead to less […]
Did you know your diet can actually impact the level of inflammation in your joints? If that seems too good to be true, keep reading on and see if you’re eating enough of these foods. While it may not be enough to completely cure inflammation, these foods are healthy so we don’t see the harm […]
It’s hard to imagine life without your smartphone now, isn’t it? It’s likely your most-used and important day-to-day possession. With our society’s reliance on our handheld devices and the recent trend towards bigger screens, you may have noticed that it’s harder to hold your phone as often as you’d like. If you’ve noticed pain in […]
Sleep is necessary for your mind and body to recharge and refresh but sometimes you wake up and feel less than 100%. If you’re frequently waking up with aches and pains, it could be your sleeping position that’s to blame. This can be especially true if you already experience neck and spine issues. If this […]
A lot of patients who experience lower back pain do so because either their core isn’t strong enough or because of hormones. For instance, many of our female patients get lower back pain flare-ups during their menstrual cycles or even pregnancy. If you are having a hard time falling asleep at night because your lower […]
Whether you consider yourself to be physically active or not, suffering from knee pain can put a real damper on your everyday life. Rather than sucking it up and taking yet another ibuprofen, we have a few ways that you can get rid of your pain for good and start living life more comfortably. Get […]
One of the services that we are pleased to offer our patients here at Bone and Joint Specialists is MRI imaging. If you have had nightmares of getting an MRI since who-knows-how-long, then this blog post is just for you. Here at our office, we specialize in a variety of things including MRI’s. So, why […]
Computers run about every part of our lives. If you spend most of your professional life at a computer typing, and you suffer from pain in your hands and fingers, then you may have a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that is caused when too much pressure is placed […]
