It's not unusual for orthopedic patients to experience pain stemming from the irritation of sensitive nerve roots, especially those located within or around the spine. The type of discomfort often experienced is known as radiculopathy, [...]
If you're in pain, your doctor may recommend trigger point injections. But, very few people actually understand what this is. We tend to hear the word injection, think “needle,” and then panic. Can a needle [...]
Pain or tenderness in the soft tissues of the muscles often come and go with exercise, which is a common cause of these unsightly cramps. However, some of these cramping aches may worsen, and a [...]
Patients who must deal with chronic, painful conditions such as arthritis, bulging or herniated spinal discs, or inflamed nerves may be a candidate for a procedure known as a targeted nerve blocks. This outpatient procedure [...]
Dr. Rebecca Shoemaker of Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine recently published an article pertaining to sciatica and its indications during a physical exam. To read the article in its entirety, click here! Dr. [...]
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons we miss work and other activities that are important to us. It is a painful and frustrating experience. At any given time, 31 million Americans [...]
It wasn't that long ago in history that an arthritic hip or a severe knee injury meant spending the rest of one's life permanently disabled and/or in a wheelchair. Thankfully, with modern medical techniques and [...]
A human's skin is an amazing organ. Among other tasks, it provides protection from external threats such as harmful bacteria and other organisms, along with mechanical threats such as a cut. Although skin has many [...]
One of the most common forms of arthritis occurs in the knees. It is called osteoarthritis, and it happens when the cartilage between the joints wears away, causing the bones to rub against each other. [...]
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is an umbrella term for a rare and often misdiagnosed group of three medical conditions which affect the thoracic outlet - an area near the shoulder [...]
