The Sacroiliac (SI) Joint is located in the lower part of the body between the Sacrum, (the big, triangle-shaped bone at the base of your spine,) and the ilium, (the large broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis.) This low-motion joint connects the hip bones to each side of the […]
Many people believe that women have a higher threshold for pain because they can endure childbirth. To some degree this may be true, because the female body is designed to release certain hormones that act as pain-blockers of sorts during the birthing process, so the mother’s perception of the pain may be diminished. But overall, […]
Each year, 1 million+ Americans suffer from the debilitating effects of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS), a painful condition that limits the ability of sufferers to walk farther than 50 feet without experiencing pain. Patients who suffer from LSS usually find relief only when sitting down or leaning forward, and may suffer an array of painful […]
When people suffer from injury or disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons or muscles, a visit to an orthopaedic surgeon may be necessary, in order to diagnose and treat these issues. Orthopaedic surgeons play an important role in the care of injured patients, some specializing in treatment for specific areas of the body such […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about dramatic changes in everyday living, both in the way that people interact with one another and also in how business and activities are conducted on a daily basis. Indeed, it has been a challenging year for many people, to varying degrees. But one of the ‘bright spots’ in these […]