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Scoliosis Spine Curve Anatomy

An Overview on the Types of Scoliosis

Uneven shoulders and waist, one hip higher than the other, and a shoulder blade being more prominent than the other are all early signs of scoliosis. It can be hard to detect at first, but once diagnosed should be monitored as the more serious cases can lead to lung and heart damage. Here’s an overview

the many forms of Osteoarthritis

7 Ways to Protect Your Joints and Prevent Osteoarthritis

The Arthritis Foundation tells us 27 million Americans suffer from OA, and it’s the most common condition of the joints. If you have osteoarthritis, we don’t have to tell you about the stiffness and discomfort, nor do we need to cite the loss of mobility. If you are beginning to feel joint stiffness, pay attention

woman holding her wrist due to wrist pain

8 Ways to Easily Treat and Prevent Wrist Pain

Different components of the body are constantly working together in perfect tandem, and if one area is stressed, it can cause a chain reaction of stress and discomfort. To prove our point, let’s look at 8 ways to easily treat and prevent wrist pain.

Man in sportswear suffering from shoulder pain outdoors

4 Exercises to Avoid Worsening Shoulder Impingement Pain

Our shoulders are one of the most complex joints in our body. For that reason they can be quite susceptible to injury and inflammation. If you are suffering from pain caused by shoulder impingement, the board-certified orthopaedic surgeons at Greater Rochester Orthopaedics will help you get back to living pain free. They specialize in providing

neck pain.

Ease Your Neck Pain with These Simple Exercises

Technology was supposed to make life easier. It was supposed to help us accomplish more in a shorter amount of time as well as communicate more efficiently. It wasn’t supposed to hurt our neck, hurt our shoulders, and even sometimes hurt our hands and wrists.

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Preventing Hand Pain Caused By Your Smartphone

If you experience tingling, pain, stiffness, and cramping in your hand from using your smartphone, we could suggest you stop using it for about a month. That advice would most likely help, but we can hear you laughing now since we all know that isn’t remotely in the realm of possibilities.

patient holding knees on the side of bed post surgery

5 Common Mistakes Patients Make When Getting a Knee Replacement

Knee replacement surgeries are a safe and effective way to help patients improve mobility, have less pain, and resume normal activities. In fact, many patients often wonder why they waited so long to finally address their pain. On the other hand, there are those who are less than satisfied with their decision, and here are

man holding back on the side of the bed

8 Ways to Prevent Back Pain and Protect Your Spine

Anyone who has ever experienced the jolt of pain doing something mundane like tying their shoes or pulling weeds understands how debilitating lower back pain can be. Once it happens, it can become a chronic problem that prevents you from enjoying life.