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Most people are likely to experience a muscle cramp at some point. Perhaps sudden cramping woke you out of sound sleep or interrupted your latest reality show binge? Though muscle cramps generally last a few seconds, it can sometimes feel like forever because the pain can be intense. Muscle cramps occur suddenly, causing involuntary contractions
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You Can Reduce Arthritis Pain with These 5 Exercises
Arthritis is not for sissies. It hurts when you move, but it hurts more when you don’t move. Finding that balance is key to reducing arthritis pain. When it’s painful to grasp your cup of coffee or amble down a flight of stairs, the last thing on your mind is exercising. Joint pain, fatigue, and
Read MoreWhat To Do When an Athlete Gets Injured
For some, participating in sports is the highlight of their day. The stressors of school or a career can quickly be put at bay when an athlete steps on the field, court, road, pool or into the gym. But what do you do if you think you have an injury? Hardcore athletes tend to discount
Read MoreWhy Stress Fractures are a Greater Concern for Women than Men.
Chances are, you’ve heard of stress fractures. Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone often caused by overuse. But did you know studies have shown that women are at a greater risk of developing stress fractures than men? Why is that? Several reasons include nutrition deficiencies, lower bone density, and hormonal differences, especially in
Read MoreNo-appointment-needed immediate walk-in orthopedic care available in two Indiana locations: Elkhart & Granger-Mishawaka
OSMC No-appointment-needed Walk-In Clinics are closed on Labor Day, Sept 5, 2022. ELKHART, INDIANA – The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc., commonly known as OSMC, announces that it has two OrthoCare walk-in medical clinics providing no-appointment-needed immediate orthopedic care for kids and adults. Patients will see an orthopedic doctor during their
Read MoreDr. Klaasen discusses anterior hip replacement, with incision at bikini line.
Dr. Mark Klaassen provides insight in this video about anterior hip replacement with an incision at the bikini line. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IDFSqRb_2yU . This blog and vlog (video log) post is not intended to provide personal medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment to you or to any other individual. It is
Read MoreOSMC Grants a Family a Christmas Wish with the help of B100 Country Radio
OSMC provided a Christmas Wish through a monetary donation to a family in need. Here’s their story: I am a teacher of a student with special needs. This student mother was in a horrible accident when a car crossed the center line and hit her as she was on her way to work. She has
Read MoreWhat to Know About Spinal Cord Stimulators.
A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device that sends low levels of electricity around the spinal cord to relieve pain. Is this procedure the right one for you? While everyone is different, patients who could benefit from this therapy have not experienced adequate pain relief with medications, less-invasive therapies, or previous surgeries. People who
Read MoreWhen to see an orthopedic provider.
Top five reasons to see an orthopedic provider. You have difficulty performing everyday activities – Bone and joint discomfort is common in older people, but it should not inhibit your daily activities. If you struggle to perform simple tasks such as climbing stairs or walking your dog, you should see an orthopedist. You suffer from
Read MoreFlag Ceremony at OSMC to Honor Veterans. Featuring Miller’s Vet Color Guard & Elkhart High School Musicians.
WHAT & WHEN: To honor all veterans during the week of Veteran’s Day, the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc., commonly known as OSMC, will hold a flag raising ceremony featuring Miller’s Veteran Color Guard and Elkhart High School Musicians starting at 10:30 a.m. ET, Friday, November 12, 2021. WHERE: The ceremony
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