Boyd W. Haynes III, MD At the time of this writing, we’re all quarantined in our houses, awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who love sports are eager to return to playing with our teammates. You may not know this about me, but I’ve played beach & indoor volleyball for decades… Read more »
Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD The COVID-19 pandemic has brought huge changes to most of our daily lives. It’s changing how we work, how we spend our free time and dramatically changed how we interact with each other. This is a trying time for everyone, but for those with chronic pain, it can be even… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD At the time of this writing, we’re all quarantined in our houses, awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who love sports are eager to return to playing with our teammates. You may not know this about me, but I’ve played beach & indoor volleyball for decades… Read more »
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD Picture this…your entire family, sitting around the kitchen table, all warm and snuggly, drinking hot cocoa. Everyone is smiling and laughing as your kids take turns talking about how they love spending time at home with you. You’ve got chocolate chip cookies in the oven and a pot of homemade soup… Read more »
Tom Toothaker, PT, DPT We’re living in challenging times when we’re being asked to stay at home and limit our contact with others. Those of us who are used to going to the gym to maintain our physical fitness won’t able to do so for the foreseeable future. But there is good news! You can… Read more »
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD We are living in very uncertain times right now…the news is bad and people around the world are sick with the Coronavirus. We’re now working from home. Our kids can’t go to school, they’re stuck at home with us, can’t see or play with their friends and are going stir-crazy. Businesses… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD Arthritis is one of the most common ailments for which patients seek medical care because it causes pain and often disability. My patients often ask me “Is there anything I can do to lessen my chances of developing arthritis?” The answer is yes and no. In this article, I will address… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Often touted as the Holy Grail of Orthopaedic research, the search for an affordable and realistic knee cartilage replacement continues to this day. Although many products on the market today claim to “replace” or “regenerate” cartilage, none has been proven to do what is promised. In this article, we will… Read more »
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD One of the most useful tools I employ when helping patients is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. It uses Cognition (thinking) to affect change in Behavior (actions) and, with practice, can become a truly life-changing tool for patients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, substance abuse, etc. CBT has… Read more »
Mark W. McFarland, DO As a busy spine specialist, I diagnose and treat patients who have a variety of spine related issues. I’m often asked if lifestyle or activities have anything to do with their spine issues. The answer is yes! In my practice, the major factors I observe which may cause harm to the… Read more »