There are several diagnostic imaging procedures that can be used to detect potential injuries, including broken bones, torn muscles, ligaments and tendons and more. At Texas Orthopedics, your doctor will order imaging to help narrow the cause of an injury and ensure an accurate diagnosis. The most common diagnostic imaging assessments ordered at Texas Orthopedics […]
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What Working From Home Does to Your Body
What Working From Home Does to Your Body If you’re experiencing wrist pain while working from home, carpal tunnel syndrome may be to blame. Physiatrist Dr. Vishal Kancherla recently explained to Reader’s Digest The Healthy why carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the more common complaints from patients during the pandemic. What is carpal tunnel […]
What is an EMG?
What is an EMG? Electromyography, or EMG, is a type of diagnostic test used to detect problems involving nerves, muscles and the signals that they send to each other. If you are experiencing symptoms of a muscle or nerve disorder, your doctor may order an EMG. These symptoms include: Tingling Numbness Muscle weakness Muscle pain […]
How to Treat and Prevent Sports-Related Back Pain
Participating in sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But when a sports-related back injury happens, it can prevent you from performing at your peak and even limit your playing time. What Causes Lower Back Pain? Many sports injuries tend to be back related. Sudden awkward movements, lifting incorrectly or too heavy […]
Dr. Kilbride Explains the Benefits of Running for Your Back
Men and women struggling with back pain often ask if running will hurt or help their pain. While those with back pain caused by structural damage to the spine should consult a specialist before tying up their laces, those with mechanical back pain (structurally normal spine), could see noticeable improvements in their symptoms after taking […]
