Carrying Extra Pounds: How Weight Affects Your Bones, Joints, and Mobility
Carrying extra body weight can have a profound impact on your orthopedic health, leading to painful conditions, reduced mobility, and an increased risk of injuries. Understanding how those additional pounds can affect your musculoskeletal system is the first step...
Sit at a Desk? Five Tips to Prevent Neck & Back Pain at Work, School or Home
Spending long hours at a desk can strain your body and lead to orthopedic issues if your workspace isn’t set up correctly. Studies have shown that poor posture at work is linked to a significant increase in the likelihood of experiencing musculoskeletal disorders. ...
Observing National Spine Health Awareness Month – Your Backbone for a Healthy Life
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it's also the time of year known as...
Recognizing the Signs of Tendonitis and How to Treat it
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tendonitis causes more than 70,000 people to miss work per year. This is just one of many reasons why it's important to understand the symptoms of tendonitis so that you can avoid the pain and inconvenience it can cause in...
How to Deal With Muscle Knots: Tips for Pain Relief
Managing Muscle Knots: Expert Tips When you feel a stubborn ache in your neck or shoulder, the culprit might be a muscle knot. These pesky, tight spots of muscle fibers can cause significant discomfort and even headaches if left unmanaged. But relief is within your...
Knee Pain When Bending Down? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Knee Pain When Bending Down? Here's What You Can Do About It Experiencing knee pain can significantly restrict your daily activities, making even simple motions like bending your leg an ordeal. Whether it's a sharp pain in your knee when kneeling or a dull ache when...
What are Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal...
Everything You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for those experiencing heel pain, with almost 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue...
Non-Surgical Options for Knee Pain
Those who suffer from knee pain may be reluctant to see an orthopedic specialist because they feel as though surgery may be their only solution. This is not always the case, and there are various ways in which your discomfort can be alleviated without surgical...
Signs and Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Signs & Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 3 million Americans are diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome each year making it a very common medical condition. It all begins with the notorious tingling sensation in the hand. Therefore, seeking medical advice from an...