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Achilles Heel Pain: Causes, Treatment and FAQs. Are you experiencing pain or burning near your heel or on the back of your leg? Perhaps you have a limited range of motion when flexing your foot? Do you have warmth around your heel or along the tendon? Are you wondering if you should visit an orthopedic
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After nearly seven years of distress and pain, Diane can play again!
After nearly seven years of distress and pain, Diane can play again! It started when she had to miss a Tim McGraw concert in Indianapolis with her friends. “The pain was so intense I couldn’t find any comfort except lying flat on my back, on the floor, with my feet resting on a chair,” Diane
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 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 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 MoreSidelined By Arthritis? How A Physical Therapist Can Help
Some days aches and pains are enough to keep you from the activities you love. It’s a catch-22 — it hurts to move but moving will help the hurt. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability for adults in America. It is widespread and encompasses a variety of diagnoses and forms. Generally speaking, arthritis describes
Read MoreWhat Is Arthritis: How To Know When Joint Pain Requires Attention
If you’re in or nearing middle age, there’s an excellent chance you’ve noticed that your body doesn’t move the same as it did when you were younger. You might feel stiff in the morning when you get out of bed. You might find aches and pains occur more easily and more often after routine chores.
Read MorePain, Pain, Go Away: Dealing with Chronic Pain
As lifestyles have changed to include more time in front of video conferencing equipment instead of exercise equipment, pain has become an unwelcomed side effect. Single instances of “overdoing it” or obvious injuries often resolve with time and conservative care, but what happens when the pain persists? When it becomes a part of your daily
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