Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or one of the many other forms of arthritis, you probably need professional medical help in controlling your joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. After all, you can only take so much over-the-counter medicine without potentially causing [Read More]
Common Questions that a Doctor Would Ask a Patient Who Has Foot and Ankle Pain
If you’re experiencing foot and ankle pain, your orthopedic doctor will want to ask you some questions to obtain a clear picture of your problem, get to the bottom of it, and determine the best course of action for it. Here are some common questions your doctor might consider asking you about [Read More]
Can You Make Arthritis Go Away with Treatment?
Living with arthritis can be disabling, and it interferes with performing the simplest tasks. Although there is no cure for this condition, arthritis treatment options are available to mitigate the pain and other symptoms. The best solution is to talk with an orthopedic doctor about what you are [Read More]
Is It Okay to Wear My Custom Orthotics All The Time?
Are you one of the millions who regularly experience pain in the feet, knees, or legs by merely taking a walk or doing non-strenuous activities? To address this, your doctor might recommend getting custom orthotics. Some people overlook using orthotics. They think orthotics can cause more pain if [Read More]
The Most Common Sports-Related Injuries Spine Doctors Treat
Even the fittest and most active people are not immune from spine injuries. Our backs support our entire body, so sports injuries must be treated by spine doctors right away. Utmost care and expertise are critical in back injury treatment because you risk damaging the spinal cord with inadequate [Read More]
Conditions a Spine Doctor Treats
If you have a back problem and your primary care physician deems that you need specialized care, they will most likely refer you to a spine doctor. A spine doctor is essentially an orthopedist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of conditions and injuries that affect the [Read More]
The Benefits of Custom Orthotics Goes Well Beyond Foot Pain
Orthotics are shoe inserts that can support your feet and relieve pain. You can buy them from stores or get custom ones from a podiatrist. Custom orthotics are tailored to your feet specifically, providing more targeted support than store-bought versions. They can help you stand, walk, and run more [Read More]
Benefits And Risks Of Herniated Disc Treatment
Treatments for degenerative spinal conditions are popular topics concerning spinal health. A search query like "herniated disc treatment near me" will bring dozens of listings to relevant treatment procedures. Given the wide range of treatments for herniated discs, it can be difficult to choose [Read More]
When Would a Doctor Recommend Knee Surgery?
When medications and other nonsurgical methods aren’t enough to quell your knee pain, your doctor may recommend surgical intervention. Knee surgery can now be performed as a minimally invasive, outpatient operation, so you and your physician can discuss your options regarding what would work for [Read More]
Types of Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are an incredible tool for people with foot, leg, or lower back pain that stems from structural or support problems in the feet. While over-the-counter orthotics are available at your local drugstore, these are not recommended by most orthopedic doctors. Because everyone’s feet are [Read More]
How Can Custom Orthotics Help Me?
You might think of Baylis & Brown Orthopedics as the practitioners to call when you need back pain treatment. However, our team offers care for the entire musculoskeletal system. This includes every portion of it, from your shoulders to your toes. Orthopedists understand how your body works, [Read More]
Herniated Disc Treatment Options
A herniated disc is when the soft interior portion of one of your vertebral discs in your spine protrudes out of the harder exterior. This protrusion can cause pain, numbness, and tingling if it extends out to an adjacent nerve or the spinal cord and thereby causes irritation. All of these [Read More]
