When you hear “sports medicine,” do you think about amateur or professional athletes needing therapy or treatment related to a sports injury? Lots of people do, but don’t let the name fool you! Sports medicine healthcare providers can help with pain or injuries of all kinds, including arthritis, bone breaks, tendonitis and more. They’re experts
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Why do I need take care of my bones as I age? What is osteoporosis?
Why think about your bone health? Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Yet the way your body replaces your bone tissue can change and diminish. Osteoporosis is disease in which the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone. Women who are past menopause
Read MoreHow to find a Doctor with Osteoporosis Expertise
For People With Osteoporosis: How To Find a Doctor By: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Isabel Johnson, age 64 years old, picked up a brochure on osteoporosis at her local pharmacy. What she read about the ”silent disease” concerned her. She learned that she had a few risk factors:
Read MoreWhat to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Our hands play an essential role in nearly everything we do, yet we often take them for granted until they ache or hurt. One of the most common hand conditions that our specialists at OSMC encounter is carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition occurs when the narrow tunnel formed by the bones and tissues in your
Read MoreWhat is a muscle cramp? How do I manage muscle cramps?
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
Read MoreYou 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 MoreOrthopedic Walk-in & Urgent Care Clinic in Elkhart, IN, and Granger-Mishawaka, IN
When it comes to orthopedic care, time is often of the essence. Knowing when to seek specialized care can make all the difference in your recovery, whether you’re dealing with a sprain, fracture, or sudden joint pain. At OSMC’s OrthoCare walk-in clinics in Elkhart and Granger-Mishawaka, Indiana. We provide immediate access to orthopedic specialists without
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
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