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 [...]
If you are considering surgery on your spine, it is crucial that you understand the procedure recommended by your doctor. Don't be afraid to ask your spine surgeon questions about the benefits, possible risks and expected outcomes. Being informed can help you feel confident about your decision to move forward. Here are the key [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The spine is a complex structure that supports your body and enables you to walk, twist and move. Back pain or discomfort can limit mobility, affect social participation and cause work limitations. Let’s look at the makeup of the spine and the 10 most common spine problems we encounter at Cary Orthopaedics. Structure of [...]
Most of us have experienced neck pain from time to time. Acute neck pain starts suddenly and generally subsides after a few weeks. Chronic neck pain persists longer than three months. Depending on the cause of the pain, the condition may necessitate seeing a neck pain doctor. The neck is the uppermost part of the [...]
In cervical disc replacement surgery, a diseased cervical disc in the neck is removed and replaced with an artificial disc. Cervical discs are the cushions between the vertebra in the neck area that absorb shock and allow you to move your neck. If the space between discs becomes too narrow, they can press on your [...]
Many Americans experience back pain. In fact, back pain is one of the most common orthopaedic issues. Studies indicate that around 80 percent of adults report low back pain at some point in their lives. Usually lasting only a few days to a few weeks, most back problems are considered short-term or acute. The discomfort [...]
Is cervical radiculopathy getting on your nerves? It’s a pain unlike any other, radiating along the entire axon terminal of the nerve. Have you ever felt this? It’s likely, being that about 85 out of every 100,000 adults in the US are affected by a pinched nerve. Though people of any age can experience this, [...]
