If you’ve noticed a creeping stiffness in your shoulder, a gradual pain that slowly but persistently occupies your shoulder and upper arm, you may be experiencing the symptoms of frozen shoulder. While that potential diagnosis may sound vague and ominous – and it can also be painful and debilitating – most people with frozen shoulder can regain mobility...
Hiking Injuries to Watch Out For
Hiking is one of those autumn activities that can be fun and engaging for people of any age or ability. With trails designed to accommodate the newest novice or the most experienced trekker, it’s relatively easy to select a trail that’s the right distance and difficulty to match your skills and experience.
But no matter how well you choose your trail,...
What every parent should know about concussions and traumatic brain injury
For every child who enters a field of play, there is a parent in the stands worried about possible injuries. No matter the sport, no matter the child’s age, a parent’s thoughts turn to all the possible ways their child could be hurt from falls, contact with other players or equipment, or just the nature of the game.
Concussions and other traumatic...
Will lifting weights make me bulky?
If you exercise regularly – to manage your weight, maintain mobility, or just to clear your head – but you’re not including weight training as part of your routine, you may be missing out.
When you combine weight training with regular cardio and flexibility workouts such as running or walking and yoga, you add the unique physical and psychological...
The [physical] pains of being a mom
The [physical] pains of being a mom
Nearly every mom with a small child has a Mary Poppins-style bag containing everything her child might need or want: a baggie of cheese crackers, sunscreen, extra socks, and a bunch of band-aids. All that plus diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes can make for a very heavy bag.
Combine the heavy bag and a child...
Autumn Injuries to Watch Out For
Autumn Injuries to Watch Out For
Don’t Fall for These Common Autumn Around-the-House Mishaps
As the heat of summer finally starts to release its grip on the South, it becomes possible to imagine tackling neglected chores, picking up a DIY project, or even stepping outside to start some autumn yard work. And while it feels great to cross things off...
How your BMI could impact your hips and your hip surgery
How your BMI could impact your hips and your hip surgery
The joints in your legs carry your body weight in everything you do, from standing to walking or running. In fact, your knees and hips actually bear the equivalent of seven times your total weight, which puts enormous pressure on those joints. And every pound you add to your weight adds as...
Not your father’s hip surgery: The latest information
Not your father’s hip surgery: The latest information
The first successful FDA-approved total hip replacement surgery took place in 1969. Nearly 65 years later, a lot has changed.
In the 1960s, hip replacement surgery took as long as five to six hours and required a three-week hospital stay for recovery. Thanks to the evolution of hip implants themselves...
Is thumb arthritis possible?
Is thumb arthritis possible?
Most of us don’t consider how much we rely on our hands to accomplish daily tasks, particularly our thumbs. From turning a key to writing a note, stirring coffee, or opening a door, our thumbs are a fundamental part of what makes us human.
When thumb pain begins, it can be potentially debilitating. Whether you’re working...
Is Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery for you?
Is Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery for you?
Robotic assisted surgery may sound like something out of a science fiction story, but the fact is, this innovative technology is being used in North Alabama right now. Dr. Scott Sharp at DOC Orthopaedics uses this revolutionary tool to provide the best intervention possible. He uses a remote device...