Ill-fitting shoes can cause many problems, from minor injuries to permanent deformity. Here, we offer some tips for good foot care when it comes to your shoes. Have your feet measured regularly: as you grow older, their size may change. The end of…
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Your feet can handle quite a bit of stress, but going over the limit can cause extreme discomfort. Heel pain generally falls into two categories: pain behind the heel and pain beneath the heel. If your pain is behind the heel, you may be running too…
Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments in orthopedics. So which one is the right one to use for your injury? Ice Ice treatment is most commonly used for acute injuries. If you have a recent injury (within the last 48…
Muscle strains can happen while playing sports, hiking, running, or while performing everyday activities. Sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle, a muscle strain leaves you with a sharp pain that can cause swelling and discomfort. A muscle strain…
A stress fracture is a common sports injury often occurring in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia and the bones in the foot. There are typically only a few symptoms related to stress fractures: either a generalized area of pain and…
If you notice increasing pain with activities as simple as opening a jar or turning a key, you may be experiencing the effects of thumb arthritis, also known as basal joint arthritis. This condition is common in postmenopausal women, with nearly 25…
Trigger finger is a condition that affects tendons in your fingers or thumb. The cause of trigger finger is unknown. However, it is more commonly found in women than men, as well as in those suffering from other health issues, such as diabetes or…
Wrist tendonitis is a condition caused by trauma or repetitive use that results in wrist pain and swelling. Our wrist specialists offer several treatment options for wrist tendonitis. Splinting the wrist is often the first step in treating wrist…
For those who suffer from back pain, finding the most comfortable sleeping position can be difficult. Mattresses, pillows, and sleeping positions are all factors in a good night’s sleep with back pain, and there are ideal sleeping positions…
Spine and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. The spine doctors at Black Hill Orthopedics Spine Center say one of the most common causes of that pain is poor posture. The following tips will…