How to Relieve Those Painful Bunions Hallux valgus, more commonly known as bunions form when the bone at the joint of the big toe moves out of place. As pressure on the joint increases over time, the big toe will be forced towards the rest of your toes, creating a large and painful lump at […]
Ankle injuries are common medical conditions in which one or more of the ligaments, bones or tendons of the ankle are injured. While ankle injuries can be caused by simply walking on an uneven surface, they are most commonly considered a sports injury and are seen most often in men between the ages of 15-24 years.
Knee pain can be unbearable but can be even more frustrating if you don’t understand what is causing or why it’s not getting better. Unfortunately, most pain related to your knees gets worse over time. What can start out as stiffness or aches can, if left untreated, turn into a problem that can only be […]
If you’re feeling mild or severe pain or tenderness at the back of your leg and above your heel, you might be experiencing Achilles tendonitis. After consulting your doctor, it’s a great idea to start implementing some at-home care and prevention techniques into your routine in order to treat this condition.
People who live with diabetes are prone to foot problems that can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Most of their problems are caused by nerve damage and poor circulation, which are symptoms related to diabetes. These two problems combined can lead to small blisters or wounds developing serious infections in just a few […]
The ankle is a critical joint in our bodies. Not to say that other joints are less critical, but the ankle is a meeting point for cartilage, connective tissues, and tendons. The ankle is the lowest main meeting point of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments used for walking, running and jumping. It is essential for force […]
The History OF Yoga Yoga has been around for about 5000 years and is one of the most effective ways to treat musculoskeletal pain and problems that I have found to date. There’s an abundant amount of research that makes yoga a valid treatment plan. It seems odd that a Western medicine physician such as […]
Chances are, you’ve heard of bunions before. While it is common among adults, it is also widely misunderstood. Bunions affect more than half of the United States’ population, but its frequency hasn’t lent itself to a reliable form of understanding. There are a lot of myths out there about bunions – trust us, we’ve seen […]
Amputation is a leading concern for doctors and patients in Louisiana who live with diabetes. In our state diabetes cost Louisianians about $5.4 billion a year and a huge chunk of that cost goes towards amputation fees, with the average procedure costing about $70,000. Louisiana leads the nation in diabetic amputation and Dr. Meredith […]
Total knee replacement is a common procedure used to replace the damaged surfaces of the knee. Typically the surgery will help relieve pain and increase mobility for patients and help them return to their everyday activities. Minimally invasive total knee replacement is a variation of this procedure. In this form of surgery a shorter incision […]
