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Your shoulders are a vital part of your body, as they allow you to move your arms freely. However, the extreme flexibility of your shoulders puts them at increased risk of injury, especially dislocations. Shoulder dislocations cause a lot of damage to surrounding tissues, so it’s important to know if...
The joints in your body are complex, and made up of many different bones and tissues. All these components work together to allow you to move each joint fluidly without pain. However, when the lubricating sacs, called the bursa, become inflamed, it leads to a painful condition known as bursitis....
Your knees take on a lot of your weight throughout the day — making them prone to pain and injury. One of the ways you can injure your knee is through your ACL. This type of injury can keep you away from your activities, and affect your daily life. At Bay Oaks...
When your life revolves around physical activity and sports, you don’t want to miss a minute of the excitement. However, inevitably, an injury will strike and you’ll be on the sidelines. The thought of invasive surgery can be scary, and not one you’re willing to explore just yet. Luckily, there...
Although you may not know it, your collarbone, or clavicle, is one of the most commonly broken bones in your body. However, it’s not easily healed, because of its location. Normal fractures require casting or some kind of immobilization, which is hard to do with your clavicle. However, there are...
You’ve likely heard of musculoskeletal injuries, such as a pulled muscle. However, ligament injuries are often overlooked, but can lead to permanent problems if they aren’t treated appropriately. Ligaments are an important part of your musculoskeletal system, so it’s important to get treatment when you have severe pain. At Bay...
There are a lot of ways you can end up with a head injury — including a car accident, fall, or from a sports injury. If you hit your head and you just don’t feel right afterward, you could be suffering from a concussion. This type of injury can be...
The knee joint is a complex part of your legs, and it allows you to move and pivot in certain ways. But because your knee joint has a lot of working parts, it’s susceptible to many different types of injuries. Knee pain isn’t something you want to let go, especially...
Sports are a great way to have fun, whether you’re a child or an adult. While they’re a good way to stay in shape, sports are also an avenue for injury. Some sports injuries aren’t severe and heal on their own. However, if your injury isn’t getting better, it may...
Aches and pains are an unfortunate part of getting older; and this is especially true when it comes to your joints. Your knees, hips, and back take a lot of wear and tear throughout your life, so it’s no surprise that they hurt every now and then. However, osteoarthritis is...
Living an active lifestyle is a great way to keep your body in shape and stay healthy. However, along with activity comes the inevitable injuries. When you get hurt, it could be something minor, or a major injury like a broken bone. Although these are usually not avoidable, there are...
Playing sports and physical activities like running or biking are excellent ways to stay in shape. However, if your body isn’t conditioned properly, these activities also can lead to many different types of injuries, including ACL tears. These tears affect your knees, and may end up leaving you on the...
Today, there is a medical specialty for just about any ailment you experience in any part of your body — so how do you know which one you need to see for an injury? A lot of factors go into what type of doctor you need to see, but sports...
Sports are a fun way to stay in shape and spend time with friends and family. However, they also can lead to injury, especially in your knees. One common injury that you could suffer in sports or by other mechanisms is a meniscus tear. Although this may not seem like...
Pain is, unfortunately, something you'll experience at some point in your life, but most of the time it's minor. However, with certain activities and professions, your chance of shoulder pain due to injury is increased. Sometimes these injuries are treated conservatively, but others could require you to get treatment. At...
Suffering from joint pain can really be a drag — especially when you live a busy lifestyle. Whether the pain stems from your knees, back, or neck, one thing is for sure — you want relief as quickly as possible. Many conservative treatments help temporarily, but you want something more...
Millions of Americans experience symptoms due to painful joints — in fact, it’s a common medical complaint for both women and men. Sometimes, joint pain is caused by joint disease or a degenerative condition like osteoarthritis; other times, it’s the result of an injury. But whatever the cause might be,...