We believe all patients should be fully informed about their condition. Rather than doing a random web search and getting unreliable information, we have provided you with some of the information below on some of the more common conditions we treat.
House Bill 451, Nonopioid Alternatives, was approved by Governor DeSantis and is effective July 1, 2019. The bill requires that before providing anesthesia or prescribing, ordering, dispensing, or administering an [...]
5 – 10 – 15 Walking Program This incremental walking program is designed to gradually return you to normal walking activities. Walks are to be completed 6 days a week. [...]
The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The smaller bone that runs [...]
Ice massage is a useful technique to treat pain and swelling. The following technique is a simple, low-cost, but effective technique to use ice: Fill a small paper “Dixie” cup [...]
What is it? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand. The symptoms result from pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a [...]
What are the choices? If non-surgical treatment is not effective, surgery may be recommended. The role of surgery is to relieve the pressure on the nerve at the wrist. This may be [...]
WHAT IS IT? Glucosamine is a naturally occurring nutrient in the body necessary for the production of key components in connective tissue that replenish and maintain healthy articular cartilage. It [...]
The arthritis diet targets certain “food groups” that fight inflammation and other foods that set off the inflammatory response within the body. Learn more here: Arthritis Diet For Life
Overview Meniscus tears are among the most common types of knee injuries and can cause pain, swelling, and locking in your knee. To get relief [...]
Overview One in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will experience fractures related to osteoporosis at some point in [...]
