Knee Replacement Facts You May Not Know Americans get new knees at a rate of more than 600,000 per year. If you’re one of the many thousands of people planning on knee replacement surgery, consider these fun and helpful facts…
Shoulder pain is any pain or discomfort affecting the shoulder or surrounding areas. The shoulder is the body's most mobile joint and enables the arm to have a wide range of motion. Shoulder pain is very common, and most people…
Bursitis, the painful inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs in our joints called bursae, can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. These sacs are present in joints like the hips, shoulders, elbows, knees, and heels, helping tendons glide…
While this school year looks different for most families, student safety has never been more critical. And with September 16 being National School Backpack Awareness Day, now is the perfect time to explore the topic of backpacks and how they…
While doctors can learn a lot from a talking with a patient and conducting a physical exam, it often helps to get a look inside the body to see what’s causing discomfort, immobility or other symptoms. X-rays and MRI scans…
Whether you're a runner, avid walker, amateur soccer player, or you like to play doubles tennis with neighborhood friends, choosing the proper athletic shoes can improve your performance and prevent injury. The question is, how do you select the proper…
Palmetto Bone & Joint - Keeping South Carolina Moving We’ve all seen it happen to someone we love. A vibrant, active lifestyle is cut short by knee pain, hip pain, or a perennial sports injury. When pain is a factor,…
Youth sports are more than child’s play. Getting kids involved from an early age can yield numerous benefits, including physical development, self-discipline, coordination, and even socialization with peers. But if your child is playing youth sports, you need to remember…
Osteoporosis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. This metabolic bone disease, which is characterized by increased bone fragility, impacts more than 200 million people annually. In total, 1 in 5 men and 1 in 3 women…
Research from the American Chiropractic Association suggests 31 million Americans experience lower-back pain at any given time. One in two working Americans will experience symptoms of back pain every year, while 80 percent of the population will have a back…