PLANTAR FASCIITIS
More than 50% of Americans have some form of heel pain, which can be highly discomforting and problematic. The most common cause for heel pain tends to be plantar …
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ANXIETY…WALK IT OUT…
The American Psychological Association recently reported that current stress levels are the highest recorded in the last 15 years. April is NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS MONTH. It is ironic …
HOW SHIATSU TAUGHT ME HOW TO WORK THROUGH TENSION
Being a shiatsu therapist has taught me much about people and the art of the healing. Tension is something that I constantly face in my practice and in life. …
What To Expect From A Knee Replacement Surgery | OCSM Orthopedic Surgeon in New Orleans
What Is Knee Replacement? Knee replacement, also known as arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves taking out worn-out bone surfaces and replacing them with artificial substitutes. This surgery …
Men’s Health
Let’s be honest, EVERY day should be men’s health awareness day, women’s health awareness day and children’s health awareness day. Speaking of wellness, it is very easy to get …
Importance of Sleep on the Body
As the father of a newborn again, I’m reminded how important sleep is for almost all of our bodily functions. We all know that a good night of sleep …
Telltale Signs You Might Have Rotator Cuff Tear | OCSM Orthopedics in Metairie, Louisiana
Some jobs and activities require making certain arm movements that can easily provoke an injury. The rotator cuff tear is one of the most common, which mainly affects people …
Tennis Elbow And Other 5 Reasons For Elbow Pain | OCSM Orthopedist in Metairie, LA
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. It happens when the tendon that attaches the forearm muscles …
Preop Planning
During surgery, a dynamic team of specialists skilled in nursing, anesthesia and surgical technical skills work together with your surgeon to ensure the best outcome for you. But how …
ECU Tendon Subluxation: “Snapping Wrist” Syndrome
The extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon is involved in many pathologies seen in golf, hockey, tennis, and baseball athletes. Injury to the tendon may be acute, chronic, or anatomical …