Did you know that more than 28 million Americans develop musculoskeletal problems each year? What’s more, it is estimated that as many as 126.6 million Americans (one in two adults) are affected by a musculoskeletal condition according to a report by the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative. No matter [Read More]
Orthopedic Doctor San Antonio TX
When Should You See an Orthopedist?
Whenever you feel pain in any part of your body, your natural inclination is to visit your primary care physician. In most cases, your family doctor can evaluate the problem, offer a diagnosis, and recommend treatment. However, if you are experiencing pain, stiffness, or discomfort in your [Read More]
5 Essential Tips For Meniscal Tear Treatment
Ask any professional athlete and they will tell you a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. That’s because any activity – sports-related or otherwise – that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, can result in a torn meniscus. The meniscus is the C-shaped piece of [Read More]
Types of Non-surgical Treatment an Orthopedic Doctor May Provide
Your orthopedic doctor is an absolute master at care plans, including non-surgical treatments for comprehensive musculoskeletal issues or an acute injury to a joint, bone, tendon, or ligament. Let’s talk about what this highly trained physician can do to keep you moving and where you [Read More]
Tips for Explaining Your Pain to a Knee Doctor
If you’ve been experiencing chronic or intermittent knee pain, it is in your best interest to have it evaluated and possibly treated by an experienced orthopedic knee doctor. When you do visit a knee doctor, they’ll likely ask you to describe your pain. That can be tricky, as pain is often hard [Read More]
