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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 [...]

7 02, 2023

Tips for the Aging Athlete

2023-01-30T11:51:39-05:00February 7th, 2023|Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Tips for the Aging Athlete

Maturing athletes may be more prone to injuries and muscle strains because of joint wear and tear from years of playing sports and participating in other physical activities. As sports medicine specialists, our orthopaedic doctors, physician assistants and physical therapists routinely work with patients like these. In this article, we offer tips for the [...]

3 01, 2023

Recommendations & Safety Tips for Winter Exercise

2023-01-13T20:51:36-05:00January 3rd, 2023|Lifestyle, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Recommendations & Safety Tips for Winter Exercise

Staying active in the winter can be challenging, especially if you like to be outdoors. But maintaining an active lifestyle year-round will keep your muscles strong, improve your physical health and help you manage health conditions like joint pain. In this article, our orthopaedic specialists offer tips on winter exercise and staying active despite the [...]

1 12, 2022

10 Commonly Asked Orthopaedic Questions

2022-11-29T20:00:20-05:00December 1st, 2022|Bone Health, Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on 10 Commonly Asked Orthopaedic Questions

As a leading orthopaedic clinic in Raleigh and Cary, we get all types of questions from patients about bone and joint conditions. In this article, our ortho experts answer some of the most common orthopedic questions. 1. What is orthopaedic medicine? Orthopaedic medicine is a specialty focusing on the diagnosis, correction, prevention and treatment of [...]

22 02, 2022

The Anatomy of the Foot

2022-02-22T16:34:09-05:00February 22nd, 2022|Bone Health, Lifestyle|Comments Off on The Anatomy of the Foot

The human foot needs numerous functions to work effectively and efficiently. The anatomy of the foot can be divided into three main sections that include the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot. There are joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments throughout these sections. Cary Orthopaedics’ foot and ankle specialists focus not only on treating the symptoms of foot [...]

9 02, 2021

What to Do When You Throw Your Back Out

2022-03-14T19:57:07-05:00February 9th, 2021|Bone Health, Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Spine Orthopaedics|Comments Off on What to Do When You Throw Your Back Out

As a major support structure for your body, your back needs to be in good condition for you to complete most everyday tasks. When you throw your back out, you can suddenly and unexpectedly experience acute pain and find your mobility severely limited. As we age, the cumulative wear and tear on our backs can [...]

19 01, 2021

Are You Suffering From Cold Weather Joint Pain?

2021-02-09T20:00:10-05:00January 19th, 2021|Joint Pain, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Are You Suffering From Cold Weather Joint Pain?

Those who experience chronic joint stiffness and pain often have more severe symptoms as the cold, damp winter blows in. Although the correlation between weather conditions and joint pain is inconclusive, people with osteoarthritis often report worse joint pain in the winter when the weather is cold and rainy. In one survey, 67% of [...]

24 11, 2020

5 Lifestyle Changes for Back Pain Relief

2020-12-22T18:50:12-05:00November 24th, 2020|Lifestyle, Spine Orthopaedics|Comments Off on 5 Lifestyle Changes for Back Pain Relief

Unfortunately, back pain is all too common in today’s world. Our daily lives are structured in a way that can make our back pain worse, like having to sit in front of a computer all day or simply not having the time we need to focus on back pain relief. Back pain is uncomfortable, [...]

6 10, 2020

Workplace Ergonomics, Posture and Back Pain

2023-11-21T12:17:44-05:00October 6th, 2020|Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Other|Comments Off on Workplace Ergonomics, Posture and Back Pain

Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist, Arek Kierpal, PT, explains how a simple understanding of good sitting posture and sound workplace ergonomics will go a long way towards minimizing unwanted back and neck pains. Back pain and sitting posture In simple terms, back and neck pain caused by prolonged sitting is usually from poor posture and/or excessive [...]

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