"Weekend warriors" are adults who occasionally play sports or engage in strenuous physical activities, often on the weekends. They enjoy staying active and playing hard after sitting at work all week. Many weekend warriors are former athletes who love to compete but no longer practice daily like they did in their teens or twenties. The combination [...]
Sitting at a desk all day for work does not have to be uncomfortable. Incorporate simple ergonomic modifications in the workplace to prevent common issues like neck and back pain. Workplace ergonomics designs and arranges things that people use at work to increase efficiency and safety. “A simple understanding of good sitting posture and [...]
One of the most commonly-asked orthopaedic questions is about using ice and heat for pain relief. When administered correctly, both therapies can be safe and effective ways to treat injuries. In this blog, we explore alternating ice and heat. Our orthopaedic patients often ask when to use one instead of the other. Knowing the difference [...]
Physician assistants in orthopaedics work alongside orthopaedic doctors to provide medical care to patients. A PA works as an extender to fill the gap between nurses and doctors. They can fulfill some of the duties of a doctor, like diagnosing or treating conditions. In this blog, we explore why seeing a physician assistant in orthopedics [...]
As the temperature drops, you may experience increased joint pain. This is not a coincidence, as colder weather can cause discomfort in your joints. If you are curious about the connection, keep reading to learn more about winter joint pain and how to manage it. Reasons for winter joint pain In general, cold weather can [...]
A number of the physicians at Cary Orthopaedics specialize in treating orthopaedic workplace injuries that involve workers’ compensation claims. We have an efficient process to provide quality patient care while coordinating with adjusters to satisfy workers’ compensation insurance requirements. Keep reading for what to know about workplace injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 266,530 [...]
You may have heard the term degenerative disc disease as it relates to back pain. In fact, degenerative disc disease isn’t a disease at all. This condition describes damaged spinal discs, which can cause extreme back pain as well as other symptoms. Here is everything you need to know about degenerative disc disease. What is [...]
Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that causes pain in the heel of the foot. The pain is usually more severe in the mornings and subsides as the muscles and ligaments warm up. This blog will explore the causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for plantar fasciitis. What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar [...]
Your joints play a pivotal role in allowing you to move freely. Taking care of them can prevent painful conditions like arthritis and other joint-related problems. While you cannot control normal wear and tear from aging, you can minimize damage to knees, hips, back and other joints. Keep joints healthy by avoiding these bad habits. [...]
Cary Orthopaedics originally wrote and published this article in 2017 and has updated it with the latest research and information. Ben Franklin was right when he said: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We agree! Our orthopaedic specialists encourage patients to adopt dietary and exercise habits that reduce joint pain [...]
