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Posted at: 6/15/2015 12:00 PM
BY: DR. BRAD RAPHAEL More people are looking to the internet and social media as a first line of defense for diagnosing ailments. As the health care climate changes, new insurance costs and regulations are causing patients to look for quick and free advice for their injuries and symptoms. A new poll shows that 59% of U.S. adults say they use the internet for answers regarding their health. Almost 35% of these individuals use the information they find to self-diagnose their ailments. This
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Preventing Neck & Back Pain While Cycling
Posted at: 6/11/2015 12:00 PM
Outdoor cycling, whether on-road or mountain biking, is growing in popularity as both a recreational and competitive sport; and as a result cycling-related injuries are becoming more common. According to the AAOS, in 2010, bruises and minor cuts were the leading types of injuries involving bicycles, followed by fractures, muscle strains, and sprains. However, serious injuries, including death, do occur. Many common cycling injuries impact the lower extremity and wrists; however biking can cau
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Preventing Neck and Back Injuries in Children
Posted at: 6/3/2015 4:00 PM
As the warmer weather arrives, trampolines begin popping up on the lawns of families in the area. These trendy playthings seem like fun and a great way to have children exercise, but they pose great risk for injuries. According to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), 246,875 medically treated trampoline injuries occur annually in the U.S. Of this total, 186,405 of these injuries occurred among children aged 14 or younger. Trampoline injuries occur when jumpers collide, fall
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Rotator Cuff Surgery: Be patient you will get there!
Posted at: 6/1/2015 12:00 PM
BY: DR. RYAN SMART Rotator cuff tears are extremely common. Talk to just about any neighbor, friend, or family member and you will find that everyone knows someone who has dealt with a rotator cuff tear or had surgery for it. The incidence of full thickness rotator cuff tears increase as we age. The rotator cuff is a series of 4 tendons that attach to the ball part of your shoulder. The muscles of the rotator cuff originate on your shoulder blade. A healthy rotator cuff is essential for a
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Posted at: 5/28/2015 12:00 PM
Many people experience some type of back pain or discomfort through their lifetime. While many patients experience chronic back pain that endures over time and need regular care, some back pain can be debilitating. The Neck & Back specialists at SOS offer a few causes of back pain that can be easily remedied: POOR POSTURE Your back supports weight best when you don't slouch. Sit with good lumbar support for your lower back, shoulders back, with feet resting on a low stool. When standing, ke