The shoulder is composed of the shoulder blade (scapula), collarbone (clavicle), and upper arm bone (humerus). With two joints, the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular, the shoulder is widely considered to be the least stable joint in the human body.
The shoulder can move in multiple…
Injuries, genetics, and repetitive use of our hands can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of the median nerve. This can cause pain and irritation and hinder a person’s ability to function at work and home. So, what are the…
Osteoarthritis of the knee, often referred to as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition in which the cartilage within your knee wears away.
When your cartilage begins to wear away, the bones of your knees rub more closely against one another. Without the shock-absorbing benefits of…
Our joint replacement doctors at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron say if you’re experiencing the following signs, you may be ready for a joint replacement procedure.
There are many keys to keeping your joints healthy, and one of those things is frequent exercise. Upholding a daily, light exercise program can help make sure that your joints maintain their full range of motion. Other ways to defend your joints include:
The majority of back pain symptoms stem from inflammation due to an acute injury or overuse of the muscles, joints, or tendons. Understanding and adhering to proper posture and lifting techniques can decrease your chances of sustaining a back injury, such as a fracture,…
A herniated disc is the rupture of a spinal disc, which is the soft cushion that sits between each vertebrae of the spine. When the disc ruptures, a small part of the spinal disc is pushed outside its normal boundary, and the spinal nerves and spinal cord may become pinched. …
Back and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. The spine doctors at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron say one of the most common causes of that pain is poor posture.
The following tips will…