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How can I slow down arthritis in my ankles?
Maintain ideal body weight Low impact activity Maintain motion & strength
What exercises should I avoid 1 month after shoulder dislocation?
Bench press, military press, inclined press. You should see an orthopedic surgeon & Physical Therapist for shoulder stabilization exercises after a shoulder dislocation.
What is good for hip flexor pain?
A home exercise program, or moist heat and stretching. Icing after exercise. Formal physical therapy. May take Tylenol or an anti-inflammatory as tolerated as needed.
Can you fix spinal curvature?
It depends on the spinal curvature if it warrants correction. You would need to talk to your spine surgeon.
Can I go to the GYM with a back injury?
Depends on your back injury. May return to gym as tolerated.
Can you help with a neck injury?
yes, depending on your neck injury. you would need to have an examination and evaluation.
Is it better to rest or exercise a frozen shoulder?
Gentle range of motion, physical therapy. ice, alternate warm moist heat. may look up frozen shoulder exercises online.
What is the fastest way to get rid of a frozen shoulder?
First you must determine if primary or secondary adhesive capsulitis ie frozen shoulder usually a MRI after orthopedic evaluation. Physical therapy, anti inflammatory, consider READ MORE
First you must determine if primary or secondary adhesive capsulitis ie frozen shoulder usually a MRI after orthopedic evaluation. Physical therapy, anti inflammatory, consider intra articular injection, or surgery if all else fails. Really no quick fix.
Is disc hernia surgery worth it?
90% of disc herniations do not need surgery. Typically they will respond to physical therapy and symptomatic care within 6 weeks. If not improved or worsened may need surgery but READ MORE
90% of disc herniations do not need surgery. Typically they will respond to physical therapy and symptomatic care within 6 weeks. If not improved or worsened may need surgery but we need to discuss with your spine surgeon.
Can lower back pain be fixed with exercises?
Yes, assuming mechanical lower back pain and not a tumor, fracture, pinched nerve, etc.
What treatment is best for disc hernia?
Initially treatment is physical therapy & symptomatic relief for six weeks as tolerated. 90% of disc herniations respond to non-Operative treatment within 6 weeks. 10% may require READ MORE
Initially treatment is physical therapy & symptomatic relief for six weeks as tolerated. 90% of disc herniations respond to non-Operative treatment within 6 weeks. 10% may require surgery if large, compressive discs do not resolve. Emergency surgery needed if cauda equina syndrome.
Is scoliosis treatment painful?
Scoliosis per se in adolescence is not painful. Bracing or surgery
Can surgery fix a disc hernia?
The surgery removes the disc herniation thereby decompressing, relieving the pressure on the nerve.
What exercises are good for a disc hernia?
Speak with your doctor or search for lower back exercises or it would be better to see a physical therapist.
How long after disc hernia surgery can I exercise?
Depends on the extent of your surgery needed. Usually modified activities 6-12 weeks. You will need to discuss with your surgeon.
How long is the treatment for a disc hernia?
90% do not need surgery - treated symptomatic care and physical therapy for six weeks. If you need surgery then 1 day Outpatient surgery. Depending on your surgeon you will need READ MORE
90% do not need surgery - treated symptomatic care and physical therapy for six weeks. If you need surgery then 1 day Outpatient surgery. Depending on your surgeon you will need six weeks of restrictions, but you will need to discuss with your surgeon.
Can disc hernia be fixed?
No 90% of disc herniations respond to nonoperative treatment.
