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Preventing Back Pain at Work
The workplace is a prime spot for unintentional back injuries, whether you have a desk job or you lift and carry packages regularly. The National Safety Council says that back injuries are the most common type of injury in the …
What is Orthopedics?
We all get aches and pains from time to time, but orthopedic conditions should receive medical attention. Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point can help. Orthopedic problems occur in the joints, muscles, or tendons. Daily life can put stress on your …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: accident, ankle, bones, CT scan, FL, hip, Hudson, illness, injury, joints, knee, ligaments, MRI, muscles, Orthopedics, pain, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, replacement, shoulder, tendons, Trauma, treatment
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My Aching Back! Spinal issues that can cause low back pain
Get to the bottom of what’s causing your low back pain. When your back is aching, all you want is relief—and to get to the root of the problem. Here are some spinal issues that can cause low back pain: …
Knee Replacement: What to Expect Before, During & After
Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement surgery, but many people don't know what to expect before, during and after the procedure. If you have any concerns, be sure to discuss them with your doctor prior to your knee …
Preventing Common Knee Injuries
Running, jumping, playing, and competing all require good strong knees. Many common knee injuries can be prevented with a little knowledge and planning. The knee joint is the largest in the body. Knees allow your body to bend, swivel, and …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: cartilage, FL, Hudson, joint, knee injury, ligament, muscle, prevention, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, sprain, tear, tendon
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Myths and Facts about Hip Replacement
As people age, various body parts don’t always function like they used to. It would be great if we could just replace parts as they wear out like with a car or washing machine. Unfortunately, that doesn’t work in most …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: arthritis, ball in socket, FL, hip replacement, hip replacement surgery, Hudson, joint, pain, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, surgery
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Lower Back Pain 101
Lower back pain is a painful nuisance that most people experience from time to time. It affects men and women in equal numbers and is a common cause of missed work and doctor’s visits. Lower back pain is most commonly …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: lower back pain, orthopedic doctor, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, sciatica
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Arthritis-Friendly Exercise
If you suffer from arthritis, the thought of exercising may fill you with trepidation. You may wonder if it will hurt or aggravate already painful, stiff joints. Actually, regular exercise helps to combat the pain and stiffness of arthritis. It’s …
Signs That You Need a Knee Replacement
During a knee replacement surgery, damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the knee joint and replaced with a prosthesis. It is a surgery that requires work on your part to recover from, but the outcome for most people is …
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a neck injury that is usually caused by a rear impact automobile collision, typically to the occupant of the vehicle that is rear-ended. The injury occurs when the force of the impact changes the cervical spine from its …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: back pain, car accident injuries, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, whiplash
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