From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin This series presents a great opportunity to talk about stopping pain before it gets ramped up…before the sun sets. There are some conditions which if addressed on the first day you feel pain, a lot of misery might be avoided. They would simply be a forgotten whisper of discomfort, rather […]
tennis elbow
A FAST Procedure to Treat Tennis Elbow
The fancy name for tennis elbow is Lateral Epicondylitis and it refers to a condition that that results in the deterioration of tendon fibers (tendonitis) that attach to the bone on the outside of the elbow. Tennis elbow strikes people that engage in activities that require repeated use of the forearm muscles: tennis, golf, […]
Texas Orthopedics Sees Spike in Springtime Sports Injuries
Spring is in the air – finally! That means it’s time to pull out your favorite sports gear and get back to those outdoor activities you haven’t done in months. But not so fast. You may be surprised to learn sports injury rates increase dramatically in the spring, as many sports enthusiasts and fitness buffs […]
Adult Repetitive Strain Disorders, Part One
Post provided by Barbara Bergin, MD Why do we get repetitive strain disorders? – Because our bodies wear out and we do a lot of repetitive activities. As our population ages we’re seeing more and more of these disorders. I see a different set of repetitive strains in younger aged individuals, mostly related to participation […]
