A runner’s best friend – and their most important tool – is a good pair of shoes. Just like the tires on your car, the day will come when they need to be replaced. But how often is that? The general consensus among runners is that shoes should be replaced every 300-500 miles. While this… Continue reading When Should You Replace Your Running Shoes?

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise. It’s easy, great for cardiovascular health, and all you need is a pair of shoes. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of running. Between shin splints, runner’s knee, and stress fractures, many runners spend more time on the couch than they do on the road. In… Continue reading 6 Tips to Avoid Running Injuries

Whether it’s caused by an injury or a medical condition, joint pain is something that millions of Americans suffer from every single day. If you are seeking relief for your joint pain, here are some things you can try: Self-Treatment Over-the-counter pain relievers. Medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can help reduce pain and inflammation… Continue reading Treatment Options for Joint Pain

Hip pain is becoming more and more frequent in Americans, and one of the most common causes is a torn labrum. In this article, the experts at Orthopaedic Specialty Group break down everything you need to know about labral hip tears, including how to tell if you have one and what you can do to… Continue reading Hip Labral Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

  Unfortunately, injuries are a big part of sports, and even our everyday lives. If you sustain an injury, how you handle the immediate treatment has a big impact on how long your recovery will take. When it comes to immediate treatment, all you need to know is one acronym: RICE.   Rest The first… Continue reading How To Treat Sprains and Strains

Smart phones are one of the amazing luxuries of modern technology. They bring the world to your fingertips, and make your life much more convenient in so many ways. Except one – your spinal health. With millions of Americans basically attached to their cell phones, a new epidemic is on the rise: text neck. What… Continue reading What Is Text Neck?

If you are suffering from a bone or joint problem, you might be tempted to tough it out until the pain subsides. While minor injuries generally heal themselves relatively quickly, certain conditions could be preventing you from ever making a full recovery on your own. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it’s… Continue reading 3 Signs It’s Time to See An Orthopedist

Youth sports are great for a variety of reasons: they promote physical activity, instill the importance of teamwork, and open the door to lifelong friendships. Unfortunately, there is also the chance of injury. No matter what safety precautions we take, injuries are bound to happen. While it is impossible to completely eliminate this risk, there… Continue reading How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Sports Injury

The gym can be a dangerous place, especially for inexperienced lifters. All it takes is just one rep with too much weight or poor form, and you will find yourself out of commission for weeks. Any exercise can become dangerous if done incorrectly, but certain movements are destined for disaster. We aren’t talking about crazy… Continue reading 3 Exercises That Do More Harm Than Good

If you play baseball, tennis, or quarterback on your football team, you may understand the high levels of stress that are placed on your shoulder during overhead throwing motions. Like your hip, your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. However, unlike your hip, it is not a tight fit, which leaves it susceptible to injury –… Continue reading Thrower’s Ten Stretching Program for Shoulder Health