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It’s that time of year again. Unfamiliar drivers on the road. Hour-long waits at your favorite restaurant. And people wearing socks with sandals. Yes, you know what that means………it is snowbird season. And with our northern friends also comes the flu. So be sure to keep your hands [...]

This month we are reminded of the importance of early detection. It is essential for all of us to encourage women to get regular mammograms. Many of us have had friends and loved ones who have been diagnosed with this terrible disease, and have had to watch them suffer the consequences. [...]

One of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment available for your fitness routine is the stability ball. Also known as a “Swiss Ball”, this big inflatable ball is a popular way to increase core balance and abdominal strength. The stability ball is used frequently in our physical therapy department for our rehab [...]

Yes. Utilizing a steroid in an injection will raise blood glucose levels and in brittle diabetics, this is a real concern. New advances have been made to create alternatives. These alternatives are discussed in consultations with our physicians.

Some trigger point injections are performed utilizing ultrasound guidance. They are performed in an examination room by a physician or a physician assistant. It is a great tool to ensure the placement of the medication.

In our facility, every procedure that is done (epidural, facet block, etc.) begins with an IV. This is a safety precaution. It is possible for a person to develop an allergy at any time. Therefore, during an injection it is possible for an allergic reaction to occur. Having IV access will allow immediate treatment.

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Also known as “static strength training”, an isometric exercise will initiate a muscular action with no visible motion at the joint. This type of exercise is good for general strength conditioning, particularly for those patients in rehabilitation who require decreased stress on a joint. As with all exercise, it is important to maintain a continuous [...]

A syrinx, or syringomyelia, is a rare cyst that forms in the spinal cord. It consists of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is a result of CSF flow being partially obstructed. As the fluid moves within the cavity, or cyst, it can elongate and expand over time. This can destroy the spinal cord. This can cause [...]

A seroma is a pocket filled with serous fluid. This pocket is a disruption in soft tissue and can be formed after surgery or blunt trauma. The serous fluid is benign pale fluid that leaks out of surrounding lymphatic and blood vessels. A small seroma usually is absorbed by the body, but large seromas may [...]