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Foot and ankle pain can make daily life difficult. If walking causes discomfort or your condition worsens, you need to see the right specialist. However, choosing who to visit can be confusing. Should you see a podiatrist, or is an orthopedic doctor a better choice? Both podiatrists and orthopedic doctors treat foot and ankle
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Preventing Back Pain: Exercise, Injury Avoidance, and Spinal Health Strategies
Back pain is an issue that affects countless individuals, regardless of age or occupation. It’s a health concern that can arise from various daily activities, whether you’re working at a desk, playing a sport, or simply doing household chores. However, the good news is that many cases of back pain can be prevented. This article
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INNOVATIVE NEW ORTHOPEDIC WALK-IN URGENT CARE FACILITY TO OPEN FOR ST. PETERS CONSUMERS IN AUGUST 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jim P. Kidd, CMPE (636) 229-4222 Jim.Kidd@abjdocs.com ST. PETERS, MO (June 28, 2022) – Advanced Bone & Joint, a comprehensive, 3-location, full-service orthopedic medical practice that began in St. Charles County over 40 years ago, has announced
Read MoreWhat Is Orthopedics?
Orthopedics is a medical specialty that centers around musculoskeletal health. Orthopedists, or orthopedic doctors, diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries, diseases, conditions, and deformities of the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, muscles, joints, nerves, and connective tissues, such as tendons and ligaments. Orthopedic surgeons sometimes head teams composed of many medical disciplines, including physical therapy, and
Read MoreThe Benefits of Physical Activity for Children and Adults
Whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, or physical ability, you can greatly benefit from engaging in regular physical activity. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 150 minutes of moderate weight-bearing and aerobic activity per week helps people in a variety of ways. That’s just a half an hour of purposeful movement five
Read MoreThe Importance of a Solid Orthopedic Surgeon-Patient Relationship
Patients entrust their surgeons with important aspects of their health and lives. It is one of the reasons why patients are encouraged to take the time to search for the right surgeon. There are many bad surgeons out there, as well as surgeons who may be incompatible with you. It is ideal to have a
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Injuries During the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time even during a pandemic, and physical movement always carries with it a risk of injury. There’s also the colder weather, which can have a negative effect on your joints and the flurry of activity that comes with preparing, celebrating, and cleaning up during the holidays. Emergency rooms across the
Read MoreWhy Would I Need to See an Orthopedic Doctor?
Did you know that you have approximately 300 joints and bones inside your body? Any of these joints are susceptible to various conditions, usually resulting in discomfort, pain, loss of mobility, or worse. Fortunately, orthopedic doctors specialize in treating conditions affecting your bones and joints. Let’s discuss why you would need to see an orthopedic
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of Orthopedic Doctors?
If you’ve ever suffered from bone, joint, or muscular pain, you know how important it is to find the right doctor to get you moving again pain-free. Orthopedic pain comes in many different forms, such as acute, chronic, and intermittent. It can be the result of an injury, illness, or overuse. The key to recovery
Read MoreWhat Is Sports Nutrition?
Athletes and physically active individuals focus a lot on enhancing their performance, from the number of hours they sleep or rest to the type protective gear and footwear they use when exercising or playing a game. One extremely important aspect of sports performance is nutrition. Sports nutrition refers to food intake that focuses on providing
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