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March 18, 2021 / Orthopaedics

Do Hip-Opening Exercises Actually Provide Relief for Tight Hips?

Have you done every stretch known to man and your hips are still super tight? Learn how to truly get relief from a chiropractor.

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November 30, 2020 / Chronic Pain

Need a Nerve Block? 4 Things You Should Know

If you’re considering a nerve block for severe pain, here are four things to keep in mind according to our expert.

October 14, 2020 / Orthopaedics

Q&A: Can Cortisone Injections Ease My Joint Pain?

Get answers to common questions about how doctors may use cortisone injections to provide pain relief for joint pain.

healthcare provider readying a cortisone shot

February 19, 2020 / Chronic Pain

Oh, My Aching Back — Or Is It My Hip?

Back problems can masquerade as hip problems. There is a lot of overlap between hip and back pain experts say. Learn more about how to differentiate between the two so you can pursue the most targeted treatment.

woman getting up from couch with back pain

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September 30, 2019 / Orthopaedics

Hips Hurting? How Deep Twists Can Tear Your Cartilage

If you’re a young, athletic person with pain deep in the hip joint, you may have a cartilage tear. Find out what treatments may reduce the pain and increase your mobility.

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December 8, 2015 / Orthopaedics

Personalized Replacement Joints: How Surgery Is Changing For the Better

Patients have rising expectations and are demanding more from total knee replacements and joint replacements than in previous years. This has generated improvements in the field, including design, delivery and execution.

Close up of knee shoulder and hip prosthesis

September 3, 2015 / Chronic Pain

Why You’re Never ‘Too Young’ for Hip Replacement Surgery

If hip pain is inhibiting your lifestyle, talk to your doctor. Many nonsurgical and surgical options are available to help manage your pain and get you back in the game.

January 28, 2015 / Chronic Pain

How to Keep Sore Hips, Knees, Shoulders from Ruining Your Sleep

If you roll out of bed bleary-eyed each day, thinking, “Oh, my aching [insert painful joint here],” you’re not alone. Research shows that between 50 and 90 percent of people with chronic joint pain don’t sleep well. And, that sleep deprivation can lead to other health issues, including low energy, mood disorders and eating problems. … Read More

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