If you have a back problem and your primary care physician deems that you need specialized care, they will most likely refer you to a spine doctor. A spine doctor is essentially an orthopedist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of conditions and injuries that affect the [Read More]
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Benefits of PRP Treatments for Arthritis and Tendonitis
Ever heard about PRP therapy? If you have but are not quite sure why many people are raving about it, there’s a good reason for the craze. This revolutionary treatment approach works by leveraging the body’s natural healing mechanisms, and it has been shown to effectively address a vast range of [Read More]
Benefits And Risks Of Herniated Disc Treatment
Treatments for degenerative spinal conditions are popular topics concerning spinal health. A search query like "herniated disc treatment near me" will bring dozens of listings to relevant treatment procedures. Given the wide range of treatments for herniated discs, it can be difficult to choose [Read More]
How Will An Orthopedic Doctor Help Me Recover From A Work-Related Injury?
Work-related injuries are not uncommon. When an injury happens, it can be distressing for both the employee and employer. An orthopedic injury doctor can help to effectively diagnose and treat your injury and prevent future work-related injuries, allowing you to return to work as soon and as safely [Read More]
When Would a Doctor Recommend Knee Surgery?
When medications and other nonsurgical methods aren’t enough to quell your knee pain, your doctor may recommend surgical intervention. Knee surgery can now be performed as a minimally invasive, outpatient operation, so you and your physician can discuss your options regarding what would work for [Read More]
Types of Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are an incredible tool for people with foot, leg, or lower back pain that stems from structural or support problems in the feet. While over-the-counter orthotics are available at your local drugstore, these are not recommended by most orthopedic doctors. Because everyone’s feet are [Read More]
How Can Custom Orthotics Help Me?
You might think of Baylis & Brown Orthopedics as the practitioners to call when you need back pain treatment. However, our team offers care for the entire musculoskeletal system. This includes every portion of it, from your shoulders to your toes. Orthopedists understand how your body works, [Read More]
Herniated Disc Treatment Options
A herniated disc is when the soft interior portion of one of your vertebral discs in your spine protrudes out of the harder exterior. This protrusion can cause pain, numbness, and tingling if it extends out to an adjacent nerve or the spinal cord and thereby causes irritation. All of these [Read More]
Ankle, Shin and Thigh Pain: Where Could the Problem Originate?
While your feet are often the reason for ankle, shin, and thigh pain, sometimes, other parts of the body are responsible for the pain, as well. Some examples include your heart, back, or lymphatic system. Sometimes, pain in these areas of the body can stem from your lifestyle. At Baylis & Brown [Read More]
Could I Have Arthritis in My Back?
One of the most common places to experience pain is the back or spine, and a frequent cause of it is arthritis. Arthritis is a very common condition that affects the musculoskeletal system. It causes joints to experience symptoms such as pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of range of motion. [Read More]
Common Injuries in Racquet Sports
Tennis, racquetball, badminton, and other sports that employ a racquet tend to put repetitive strain on certain joints in your body. Even the newer paddle-based sports, such as pickleball, harness these same motions and can cause the same types of injuries. Fortunately, an orthopedic doctor [Read More]
6 Common Bone Fractures
Whether you walk and fall on your wrist or are in a car accident, you may develop a bone fracture. Certain fractures are more common than others, such as a wrist or spinal fractures. Fortunately, an orthopedic surgeon can provide bone fracture treatments to prevent complications and allow you to [Read More]
