Stress is a byproduct of daily life. To combat the ill effects of excessive stress levels, people tend to seek out diversions. These pleasurable distractions are usually near their home or work environments. A convenient location helps to maintain a work—life balance and … [Read more...]
Perseverance Leads to Successful Recovery
Decades ago, I realized that injuries are tied to an active lifestyle and that it’s important to resume normal activity as soon as possible. While this philosophy is sound, it doesn’t necessarily relate to all orthopedic issues. Sometimes the body responds slower to treatment or … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Foot Surgery Post-Op Recovery
After careful consideration of surgical and non-invasive options, I consented to ganglion metatarsal bone cyst foot surgery. While I knew that none of the proposed surgical procedures offered a 100% guarantee, I was willing to go ahead with the procedure that made the … [Read more...]
Tips for Handling Multiple Doctors’ Opinions
I can speak from experience that persistent orthopedic pain can be debilitating. Whenever it occurs, I'm forced to put my active lifestyle on hold. In some instances, the discomfort draws negative attention to simple daily movements. Throughout my life, I've experienced numerous … [Read more...]
Should a Middle-Aged Person Have Medial Meniscus Surgery?
A little more than a year after undergoing elective shoulder surgery, I was faced with another surgical decision. This time around, I was trying to eliminate throbbing knee pain and limitations in my lateral movement. I learned a lesson from my subacromial decompression … [Read more...]
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