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  • Soccer Injury Prevention: Stay on the Field, Not the Sideline

    Soccer Injury Prevention: Stay on the Field, Not the Sideline

    No one wants to be sidelined with an injury. Ankle sprains and knee injuries, particularly ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears, are common in soccer. But is there anything you can do to reduce your chances of missing valuable playing time? Absolutely. Learning how to move with proper form and alignment is key to protecting your knees.

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  • Soccer Injuries and Conditions

    Soccer Injuries and Conditions

    Soccer is a popular sport that can lead to various injuries, ranging from minor ankle sprains that may sideline players for a couple of weeks to more severe injuries like ankle fractures or ACL tears, which can take months to heal. The increasing popularity of highly competitive and physically demanding play, particularly among children and teenagers, has increased injury rates.

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  • Comprehensive Exercise Guide for Alleviating Back Pain During Pregnancy

    Comprehensive Exercise Guide for Alleviating Back Pain During Pregnancy

    Understanding Back Pain in Pregnancy - Eighty percent of women will experience back pain at some point during their pregnancies. The severity can range from mild discomfort after standing for long periods to debilitating pain that disrupts daily life. Although back pain during pregnancy can sometimes indicate a more serious condition, such as the onset of labor, it is usually the result of natural bodily changes.

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  • 3 Insights for Patients with Disc Problems

    3 Insights for Patients with Disc Problems

    It might seem counterintuitive, but a damaged or diseased disc doesn't always cause pain or any symptoms at all. A significant portion of people over 40 have some form of disc problem visible on an MRI scan, yet many of them experience no symptoms. This situation is similar to other conditions like heart murmurs, which often have no symptoms.

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  • Understanding Spinal Disc Problems

    Understanding Spinal Disc Problems

    The spinal disc serves as a robust and elastic pivot for each spinal joint, offering stability while enabling a wide range of motion in the lower back and neck. However, when a disc begins to lose its strength and flexibility, it can lead to various painful and potentially disabling symptoms. This article simplifies the complex topic of spinal disc problems, highlighting the most crucial aspects.

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  • Controversy Over Whether Bracing Works

    Controversy Over Whether Bracing Works

    Even though rigid bracing has been the standard nonsurgical treatment for scoliosis for decades, there remains some debate over its effectiveness. Some medical professionals argue that rigid bracing is no more effective than observation or alternative therapies like soft braces or exercises. Below is an explanation of why current evidence supports rigid bracing as the most effective nonsurgical method for preventing scoliosis curve progression.

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  • Types of Scoliosis Braces

    Types of Scoliosis Braces

    Several rigid back braces are available today for scoliosis treatment, each differing in how they apply pressure to the spine and ribs to prevent curve progression. Some braces require full-time wear (16 to 23 hours a day), while others are only worn at night for 8 to 10 hours during sleep.

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  • Bracing Treatment for Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Bracing Treatment for Idiopathic Scoliosis

    The ideal time to address a progressing idiopathic scoliosis curve is typically before the adolescent growth spurt, a period when the curve is likely to worsen rapidly. Current medical guidelines often recommend using a rigid back brace during this critical phase to reduce the risk of severe spinal deformity.

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  • 10 Advantages of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

    10 Advantages of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a cutting-edge medical treatment that harnesses the body's natural healing mechanisms to promote tissue repair and regeneration. PRP has gained widespread recognition for its efficacy in treating various musculoskeletal conditions, offering patients a non-surgical alternative for pain relief and improved function.

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  • Spinal Conditions That May Benefit From PRP Therapy

    Spinal Conditions That May Benefit From PRP Therapy

    Spinal conditions often come with difficult symptoms like chronic pain. Interventional pain management physicians use various medical approaches to address your spinal condition and related symptoms. This includes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for many of our patients. PRP treatment is a type of regenerative medicine based on a sample of your blood. With centrifuge technology, your provider concentrates the parts of your blood that trigger healing and new growth, which can then be returned to a treatment area around your spine.

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