Hardayal Singh, MDMay 133 minDo You Know How Your Joints Benefit from Exercises?Flexibility and range of motion are keys to joint health. Naturally, joint motion increases the flexibility and strength, and lubricates...
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsMay 92 minWhen Should I See a Doctor After a Sports Injury?Exercise is paramount for healthy living and staying fit, but there's also an inherent risk of injury for all the fun that comes with it....
Bernard P. Kemker, MDMay 62 minHow can Viscosupplementation Help with Your Knee Pain?As we age, the amount of hyaluronic acid starts to decrease and that is when the viscosupplementation comes in handy filling the joints...
Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MDApr 293 min5 Alarming Symptoms of OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a condition in which bone density and quality are reduced. It literally means “bones with holes.”
Bernard P. Kemker, MDApr 223 minHow to Take Care of Your Hip as You AgeHaving hip pain as you age is more common than you think. About 50% of elderly report that they have hip or knee pain.
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsApr 182 minBest Tips for Sleeping with Chronic PainYour body needs sleep to heal, but it can often be challenging to fall and stay asleep if you're suffering from chronic pain. This...
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsApr 153 minTobacco Abuse and its Effects on Your BodyIt is well-documented that smoking wreaks havoc on your entire musculoskeletal system.
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsApr 52 minSteps You Can Take to Treat Joint PainWhether it's the result of overuse, aging, or an on-the-job injury, joint pain can be disruptive to everyday living. The good news is...
Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MDApr 13 minHow to Prepare Yourself for a Hand Surgery?If you have decided to undergo surgery in your arm or hand, there are quite a few things you can do to prepare yourself for it.
Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MDMar 263 minThings You Should Know About Dog BitesEven though some dogs look cute and friendly, they can also cause some serious damage when they become aggressive.
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsMar 212 minWhat Can I Expect After a Shoulder Replacement?Carolina Regional Orthopaedics shoulder replacement
Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MDMar 112 minAre you at Risk for Fungal Nail Infection?Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis) is a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails that may involve any component of the nail unit.
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsMar 72 minJust Because You're Getting Older Doesn't Mean You Have to Live with Chronic PainThere are upsides and downsides to most aspects of life, including aging. Unfortunately, the downsides tend to be all too noticeable. One...
Glenn MacNichol, MDMar 52 minRole of Narcotics in Pain ManagementNarcotics are a class of drugs used to treat pain and dull the physical senses.
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsFeb 212 minFactors to Consider When Looking for Joint Replacement OptionsCarolina Regional Orthopaedics joint replacement in Rocky Mount
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsFeb 173 minWarning Signs for Breast CancerBreast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. About 30% of all new female population are affected each year.
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsFeb 102 minWhy Is It Important for You to be Able to Feel Pain?An old physicians' adage states that pain is "the fifth vital sign." This statement reflects the importance of pain in the diagnostic...
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsJan 294 minCOVID-19 Testing: What You Should Know?Taking measures to prevent the spread of infection will be the most effective strategy for getting us safely back to work and school.
Carolina Regional OrthopaedicsJan 252 minPain & Injury Commonly Associated with CyclingWith New Year's resolutions in full swing, you may have committed to trying cycling or ramping up current training to enter a few races...
Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MDJan 193 minHow to Manage a Snake Bite?Before learning what SHOULD be done when a snake bites, it is very important to learn what SHOULD NOT be done.