Resuming Normal Post-Quarantine Activity? Beware of FOOSH – Silly Name, Serious Injury
It’s a natural reaction to a sudden loss of balance. In the split second between falling and hitting the floor, we outstretch our hands. While the instinct itself comes faster than the conscious thought, falling onto an outstretched hand (or FOOSH for short) can potentially cause more damage than it prevents. Injuries to the hand, […]
Helping you get back to your best life as safely as possible
The team at Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons is excited to announce that beginning Monday, May 4, we will be back to our normal business hours (Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm & Fridays 8am – 12pm). As we expand our hours and extend our full range of services to patients, we are committed to continuing to […]
Covid-19 got you stuck at home on your smartphone? Mind your posture to avoid neck and back pain
Technology doesn’t just impact the human way of life. Our technological advancements can also impact our human bodies. In fact, just about every great leap of technology has a physical counterpart (or consequence), and if you’re not careful that new device could be contributing to short- and long-term discomfort. Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons know how inseparable […]
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 […]
