Inflammation and Swelling: What You Need to Know

Inflammation and Swelling: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever experienced a sprained ankle or broken bone, you know that swelling at the site of injury is a common occurrence. It’s all part of the healing process! Blood vessels relax, which increases blood flow to the region. This, in turn, brings white blood...
Growing Pains – Are They Real?

Growing Pains – Are They Real?

It’s the middle of the night and your child wakes up complaining of leg pain for the third time this week. As a parent, you worry that it might not just be the result of sports practice earlier that day. Is it something much, much worse that you could be overlooking?...
Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis Treatment

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis....
Back pain treatment using PLDD

Back pain treatment using PLDD

What is Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD)? If you suffer from agonizing back or neck pain as a result of a herniated disc, PLDD (Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression) offers quick relief without surgery. PLDD is the minimally-invasive medical procedure...
Signs you should see a joint specialist

Signs you should see a joint specialist

When joint pain means it’s time to see an orthopedic doctor All of the parts of the human body always function harmoniously. This harmony that allows you to walk, run, lift, bend, and twist is not at the forefront of your mind when everything is working...