Your feet can handle quite a bit of stress, but going over the limit can cause extreme discomfort. Heel pain generally falls into two categories: pain behind the heel and pain beneath the heel.
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Spring is the perfect time to get outside and feel alive. At Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, we want to get you moving this spring. Being active and outdoors makes you feel like a new person, especially after being stuck in the house during the colder months. Below are five general ideas on how you can get you and your family moving.
A stress fracture is a common sports injury often occurring in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia and the bones in the foot.
Muscle strains can happen while playing sports, hiking, running, or while performing everyday activities. Sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle, a muscle strain leaves you with a sharp pain that can cause swelling and discomfort.
Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments in orthopedics. So which one is the right one to use for your injury?
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Wrist tendonitis is a condition caused by trauma or repetitive use that results in wrist pain and swelling. Our wrist specialists offer several treatment options for wrist tendonitis.
If you notice increasing pain with activities as simple as opening a jar or turning a key, you may be experiencing the effects of thumb arthritis, also known as basal joint arthritis.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that covers the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) and holds it in place in the shoulder joint. It allows the arm to rotate at the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain.
For those who suffer from back pain, finding the most comfortable sleeping position can be difficult. Mattresses, pillows, and sleeping positions are all factors in a good night’s sleep with back pain, and there are ideal sleeping positions for some of the most common causes of discomfort.
Spine and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. The spine doctors at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics say one of the most common causes of that pain is poor posture.