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Shoulder / Elizabeth Cook

Neck or Shoulder? How to Tell Where Your Arm Pain is Coming From

Shoulder and neck pain often overlap, but the right diagnosis leads to faster, more lasting relief. Whether it’s a pinched nerve in your neck, a rotator cuff injury, or both,…..

Spine / Dr. Diana Douleh

Frequently Asked Questions on Common Spine Conditions

by Dr. Diana G. Douleh Spondylolisthesis What is spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, most often in the lower back (lumbar spine). What are the symptoms? Common symptoms include lower back pain, leg pain or sciatica, and sometimes numbness or weakness that worsens with standing or walking. How […]

Hand/Wrist / Travis Blood

Ultrasound in Hand Surgery: Dynamic Imaging and Diagnostic Precision

For hand surgeons, ultrasound has become an extension of the physical exam. Its dynamic, real-time capabilities allow for accurate diagnosis, guided intervention, and improved patient communication. As the technology continues to evolve, ultrasound will remain an essential component of modern hand surgery.

Hand/Wrist / Casey Ashby

Texting Thumb: How Doomscrolling Wrecks Your Hands (and How to Fix It)

The other day a patient told me their thumb hurt more from scrolling TikTok than from carrying groceries. Honestly? I get it. Most of us spend way too much time with our phones in hand, wrists bent, thumbs doing overtime. It seems harmless… until your hands start letting you know they’re not thrilled about it.

Health / Ellen Girouard

Get Race Day Ready with These 10 Half Marathon Tips

Training is only half the battle—race day brings its own set of challenges. From pacing and fueling to mindset and recovery, our top 10 half marathon tips will help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to cross the finish line strong.

Joint Health / Kathleen Lott

How Long Is This Going to Take?

One of the most common questions that PTs and MDs will get from patients is how long is it going to take before I am back to normal after my total knee replacement? The most common answer is….

Hand/Wrist / Peter DaSilva

The Hidden Dangers of Wrist Rests: Why They’re Not Your Friend

You may be reading this at your keyboard; hands laid gently on some squishy wrist rests. These comfortable pads can sometimes seem to make your keyboarding experience more pleasant. But do not be lulled to sleep by these hand pillows, they also have a dark side.

Interesting / John Rodger

How Dogs Connect to Patients and Providers

My father was a veterinarian. One benefit of having a veterinarian as a parent is that you can pretty much have any pet you want as long as you are able to take care of it. I was fortunate to have many pets growing up. Some odd pets like a crow, and more normal pets […]

Back Pain / Thomas Rocco

Simple Guide to Interventional Procedures for Spine Pain

A range of interventional procedures for pain can be useful in patients with chronic pain who have not achieved adequate relief with conservative treatments. The corticosteroid injected serves as a powerful anti-inflammatory to manage inflammation and improve pain. Below is a belief explanation of these different common procedures for spinal pain of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral location.

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