Critical COVID-19 Updates from the Team at Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons
Due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, we are taking the following precautions to protect our patients and staff. Effective Monday March 16, 2020, Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons will begin making the following operational changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For this week of March 16th, we will continue regular hours and clinic operations at St. […]
Better Sleep, Better You – Choosing the Right Position to Relieve Neck and Back Pain
There’s no way around it—sleeping in the 21stcentury has gotten complicated. Whether it’s the blue light of our screens keeping us up or the chime of a delivered email waking us up, sleeping well faces new challenges on several digital fronts. The importance of a good night’s rest can’t be overstated. And even if you […]
Safety on the Slopes – Common Skiing Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Staying active during the winter months can be a difficult process. Cold weather can make joints sore and can prevent regular use of outside recreational areas. But when winter closes one door, it opens another. If you’re lucky enough to live near a mountain slope, keeping active in winter means one thing: skiing. While skiing […]
New Knee, New You – Traveling After Replacement Surgery
The hard part is already over—you’ve made the decision to have knee replacement surgery and now you’re on the mend. While your new knee promises great things for your future, recovering from the surgery can be arduous and even painful. Even so, you’re not the type to let a little discomfort keep you down. But […]
Understanding ACL Tears – Are They Really That Bad?
Few injuries are as infamous as the dreaded ACL tear. The boogeyman of the professional athlete and average Joe alike, ACL tears haunt our fitness aspirations and cause doubts in even the most astute care routines. Half-myth, half-rumor—it can be hard to know the true nature of an ACL tear. But beyond the injury’s reputation […]
Not-So-Jolly Joint Pain
The holiday season can be tougher if you suffer from joint pain. And with all the shopping and travel, the cooking, cleaning, and socializing, you’ll no doubt need to be in top form if you’re going to make it through. As the nights stretch longer and the weather chills, joint pain often takes on a […]
Getting Fit While Being Safe – Protect your Joints with these 5 Fitness Programs in B’ham
If you’ve been trying to stay fit, you’ve likely encountered the most common type of fitness center there is: a weight-room-centric facility with some tired cardio equipment in the back. But if you suffer from joint pain or arthritis, these old-fashioned establishments pose a serious question. Can I get a good workout here without hurting […]
Endzone to Endzone Without Injury – Avoiding the Most Common Football Injuries
High school, college, professional, pee wee—America’s love of football has no age limit. Whether you’re cheering for a new generation from the stands or actively striving for that championship ring, our national pastime can come at a painful cost. While the heavy hitters and professionals are at the greatest risk, even Thanksgiving quarterbacks playing in […]
Back to School Without Back Pain – Avoiding Common Backpack Injuries
As a parent of young students or an adult enrolled in additional education, you know that hitting the books can sometimes feel like hitting the gym. Hauling the necessary texts from class to class can sometimes cost you more than the price of tuition or those new study supplies. The common backpack has its advantages, […]
Making a Smarter Splash – How to Avoid Common Swimming Injuries
If you’re trying to stay in shape or just have some summertime fun, swimming can be the perfect pastime—especially if you suffer from joint or muscle pains. Famous for being low-impact and accessible for all ages, swimming can play a vital role in cardiovascular, muscular, and respiratory health. But despite its relative ease when compared […]
