Carrying Extra Pounds: How Weight Affects Your Bones, Joints, and Mobility

Dec 12, 2024 | Blog

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

Nov 5, 2024 | Blog, Foot & Ankle, Spine

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

Oct 4, 2024 | Blog

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

Jun 22, 2024 | Blog, Media Library

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...

How to Deal With Muscle Knots: Tips for Pain Relief

May 11, 2024 | Blog

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

Apr 27, 2024 | Blog, Knee

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...