We all experience stressful times in our lives, perhaps even daily. We know it’s not good for us, but we may not realize that it can impact our bone-related health. Whether it’s work related, family related, environmental, physical or emotional, stress causes our bodies to fall out of balance and can actually cause the diminishing [...] The post Stress and Osteoporosis appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

Tell me where it hurts Tennis elbow is a fairly straightforward diagnosis: a pain on the lateral – or outside – elbow. It gets worse with lifting or forceful gripping and can radiate down the forearm. It’s not usually associated with any particular injury. Most commonly, it comes on gradually over time and the pain [...] The post Tennis Elbow – Tips for Prevention and Treatment appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

One of the biggest nightmares of an athlete is injuring their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An ACL injury can sideline them for the remainder of the season, and possibly interfere with their preparedness for the following season. An ACL injury is most commonly a tear in one of the ligaments if the knee that connects [...] The post ACL Injuries More Common In Female Athletes appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

Now that it's Summer and the weather is warming up, lots of people are thinking about changing their routine: shaking up their wellness, setting new well-being objectives, or perhaps simply shaping up for shorts-and-bathing-suit weather. The post Shape Up For Summer General Diet and Exercise Tips for Getting Back in Shape appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

A foraminotomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves as they exit the spine through an opening known as the foramen. The post Cervical Foraminotomy appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when nerve roots are compressed or irritated in the area of the spine located in the lower back. This condition is also called lumbar radiculopathy. The post Sciatica appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

The elbow joint undergoes a lot of stress when throwing motions are repeated without alloting the proper time for healing and rest. The post Throwing Injuries appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

Are you wondering if you’re doing more harm than good when you crack your back? If so, you’re not alone. Thousands, if not millions, of people routinely ask themselves or their health care providers the same question. The post Does Cracking My Back Cause Permanent Harm? appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

Vertebral discs separate the vertebrae in your spine, acting as shock absorbers for the spinal column by providing a cushion between the vertebrae. The post Where Back Pain Begins appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more

Surgeons usually use one of two ways to approach the spine: from the anterior, or front, or from the posterior, or back. Surgeons use the anterior approach when the operation is performed through the chest wall. In the posterior approach, the spine is reached through the patient's back. The post Anterior and Posterior Scoliosis Surgery appeared first on Orthopaedic Surgeons - Grand Rapids, MI - Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan ..read more