Noticing some aching in your wrist and hand? Feeling a little tingling or numbness in your ring finger and pinky? Maybe it’s your smartphone. Find out how use of a smartphone can affect your fingers, hands, and elbows, and what you can do about it.
Wondering what BMI is and how it relates to your weight? And what does it have to do with your joints, anyway? We can help you sort through the confusion and understand what your BMI is and the role it plays in your overall health and wellness.
Meet Dr. Gabriel Merlin. He’s the newest member of our Barrington Orthopedic Specialists team and a respected hand to shoulder specialist. What is a hand to shoulder specialist? Take a moment to learn more about Dr. Merlin and his specialty!
Overuse injuries usually start slowly — maybe as just an ache in your knee or elbow after the game. But that minor discomfort can quickly turn into constant pain that stops your play. Find out how to avoid overuse injuries and stay in the game.
Some good news on the health front: More kids are active in sports these days. That also brings a downside: More children are getting injured. But some sports injuries are preventable, so take a minute to find out how to keep your kids in the game.
Hand pain may be a sign of a serious condition that requires medical treatment. Your best weapon is knowing when to take action by seeing a specialist.
This is National Arthritis Awareness month, an ailment that results in degeneration of the joints for 26% of Americans. While surgery can offer relief, it’s not always your only option. Lifestyle changes and self-care can go a long way.
Once you’ve undergone surgery, you usually need rehabilitation to get back to all your normal activities -- from bathing to shopping to exercise. The kind of rehab you need depends a lot on the extent and type of surgery you underwent.
An MRI is considered a safe imaging test, however, some people feel very nervous before getting scanned. Knowing what to expect can be helpful, as well as being aware of the few safety concerns associated with MRI.
If you’ve been told you have weak bones or you think you’re at risk for osteoporosis, you may need a bone density test. To find out what a bone density test measures and what it can determine, keep reading.
