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21 09, 2023

Keep Joints Healthy by Avoiding These Bad Habits

2023-08-24T12:29:27-05:00September 21st, 2023|Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Spine Orthopaedics|Comments Off on Keep Joints Healthy by Avoiding These Bad Habits

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 [...]

6 09, 2023

14 Foods to Reduce Joint Pain

2023-09-08T11:33:51-05:00September 6th, 2023|Bone Health, Joint Pain, Lifestyle|Comments Off on 14 Foods to Reduce Joint Pain

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 [...]

18 07, 2023

Orthopaedic Conditions That Can Cause Headaches

2023-07-18T10:40:17-05:00July 18th, 2023|Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Spine Orthopaedics|Comments Off on Orthopaedic Conditions That Can Cause Headaches

Headaches can interfere with our daily lives, affecting productivity and overall well-being. While there are various causes of headaches, one lesser-known reason is due to issues relating to orthopaedic trauma or disease. In this blog post, learn about cervicogenic headaches and other orthopaedic conditions that can cause headaches. Orthopaedic conditions are issues of the musculoskeletal [...]

8 07, 2023

Strengthen Your Core to Reduce Low Back Pain

2023-06-01T15:49:36-05:00July 8th, 2023|Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Spine Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Strengthen Your Core to Reduce Low Back Pain

Contributed by Janice Hirsch, Cary Orthopaedics Physical Therapist Assistant Oh, to be young again! We hear that often from our mature adult population, many of whom suffer from low back pain. But is that statement really accurate? As a physical therapy assistant at the Cary Orthopaedics Spine Center, I work with patients of all ages. From [...]

5 06, 2023

The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Pain

2023-04-16T15:09:01-05:00June 5th, 2023|Bone Health, Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Spine Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Pain

At Cary Orthopaedics, our physicians and physical therapists see patients with different types of pain. Pain is how the body signals that something is wrong. Knowing what type of pain we have can help doctors diagnose and treat the issues causing it. Let’s take a closer look at the difference between acute and chronic pain, [...]

18 05, 2023

Benefits of Cross Training for Athletes

2023-04-16T14:51:57-05:00May 18th, 2023|Bone Health, Lifestyle, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Benefits of Cross Training for Athletes

Cross-training is incorporating a variety of exercises into your regimen to improve your overall fitness and performance in your primary activity or sport. It can benefit athletes and active people of all ages and fitness levels. In this blog, we explore the benefits of cross-training for athletes and show you how to add to [...]

1 05, 2023

Arthritis Awareness Month: Debunking Arthritis Myths

2023-05-01T11:05:16-05:00May 1st, 2023|Bone Health, Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Arthritis Awareness Month: Debunking Arthritis Myths

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of arthritis. This disease is the number one cause of disability in the U.S., affecting more than 50 million people. In this blog, we share arthritis facts and arthritis myths to raise awareness. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a condition [...]

23 03, 2023

Slip and Fall Prevention for All Ages

2023-03-23T10:21:34-05:00March 23rd, 2023|Bone Health, Lifestyle, Physical Therapy|Comments Off on Slip and Fall Prevention for All Ages

Slips and falls can cause back, hip and knee injuries. Falls are common in Americans over 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), but they are preventable. Injuries from falls do not have to be a part of aging. Our orthopaedic experts offer these tips for trip, slip and fall prevention. Risk [...]

8 03, 2023

Ways to Ease Sciatic Nerve Pain

2023-03-08T13:02:04-05:00March 8th, 2023|Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Spine Orthopaedics|Comments Off on Ways to Ease Sciatic Nerve Pain

Pain starting in your lower back that runs down your leg may be sciatica. Pressure or damage to the sciatic nerve can cause radiating pain in your lower body. Let’s learn more about this nerve and how to ease sciatic nerve pain. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It begins [...]

21 02, 2023

How to Get Better Sleep with Orthopaedic Care

2023-01-30T12:15:18-05:00February 21st, 2023|Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Spine Orthopaedics|Comments Off on How to Get Better Sleep with Orthopaedic Care

A good night’s sleep should recharge us and give us ample energy for the day ahead. When you do not sleep well because of chronic pain, you wake up tired. Your body has not rested enough to get you through the day, and many wonder how to get better sleep. Orthopaedic care manages the [...]

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