Every year, more than 8% of the global population experiences lower back pain. Many people also experience pain in the upper back and neck, making back pain one of the most common medical problems. Back pain occurs for many reasons, including auto accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, participation in contact sports, and degenerative conditions affecting the bones, […]

Whether you’re trying to beat a personal best or qualify for an athletic scholarship, it’s important to keep your body in top condition. Regular training is essential, but it also helps to work with a team of medical professionals to make sure your musculoskeletal system is in great shape. Keep reading to learn how regular […]

Approximately 12% of all Americans — nearly 40 million people — get migraine headaches, according to the National Institutes of Health. Many people also experience tension headaches and cluster headaches, which cause debilitating pain and other symptoms. When all is said and done, headaches impact 40% of the American population in some way, making them […]

The knee has several parts, including bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. All of them work together to make sure the knee functions well enough for walking, running, jumping, sitting and standing. Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage known as the medial and lateral menisci have the important job of absorbing shock between the shinbone and the […]