A sprain or strain can cause persistent pain and interfere with your daily activities. What causes these pesky injuries, and how long do they take to heal? Is there anything you can do to speed up your recovery time? This blog post provides some important information that can help you get back on the road to restored musculoskeletal function.

Joints within the human body are a wonder of engineering. In fact, in some cases, a healthy knee can absorb vertical force that is equal to roughly seven times a person’s body weight! Unfortunately, knee pain is all too common. What are some simple and natural things that you can do to keep your precious joints lubricated and healthy? This blog post contains a few helpful tips.

Knee pain can have major consequences for your daily life. It might be so bad that something as simple as walking around the grocery store or climbing a flight of stairs becomes almost unbearable. While some people need surgery in order to find relief, others experience excellent results with non-surgical treatment options. What are some effective non-surgical therapies for knee pain? This blog post lists a few.

The knees are the most powerful joints in the human body. Unfortunately, they are not immune to problems. If one of your knees is in pain, you should pay attention — pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong! Sadly, it cannot give you specific details. You may have to work along with your medical team to uncover the exact cause of your pain and find a solution. What are some of the most common causes of knee pain, and how are they usually treated? This blog post provides practical information.

When you hear the word “ultrasound,” you might think of the common diagnostic test that is used to assess the health of an unborn child during pregnancy. While that is one of the best-known applications of ultrasound technology, it can be used in a variety of other ways. For example, you may at some point find yourself in need of a musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound. What is the difference between MSK ultrasounds and other applications of ultrasound technology? This blog post provides some fascinating information.

Are you experiencing pain, numbness, or lack of ability to move a certain limb? It is possible that you have an entrapped nerve, also called a pinched nerve. Without treatment, this condition can cause long-term problems. It might even lead to permanent nerve damage. What can you do to find relief? Consult with an orthopedic doctor. After an examination, they might recommend that you undergo a procedure known as nerve hydrodissection. What is nerve hydrodissection, and is it safe? This blog post explains what you should know.

If you have an overuse injury, such as runner’s knee, tendinitis, bursitis, or another similar condition, treatment from a professional medical team can help you to heal faster and get back to doing the activities you love. Your doctor might recommend cortisone, which is commonly used to relieve pain. Or, they might suggest that you undergo PRP therapy. Which one is the better choice? Both have their advantages, but in most cases, PRP is the preferable option. This blog post explains why.

A physician’s assistant at a pain management clinic in Fort Worth, TX, was recently indicted in July on one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and eleven counts of healthcare fraud.  “This defendant allegedly claimed that amniotic fluid – a product that has never been approved to treat pain – would alleviate his patients’ suffering. He allegedly told patients that the treatment was covered by Medicare, kindling false hopes. To add insult to injury, he allegedly scammed Medicare out of more than half a million dollars,” said U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton.

If you have chronic pain, you know from experience how much of an impact it can have on your overall quality of life. Not only can it limit your mobility, but it can prevent you from doing the things you love by making you feel tired and irritable. Sadly, traditional pain management with medications is not always the most effective solution for chronic pain. The good news is that there’s another option for you to try: shockwave therapy. Read on to learn more about what it is, how it helps with injuries, and how long you can expect your results to last.

Our very own Dr. Paul Tortland has been appointed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, with a discipline of Sports Medicine, at the Virginia Tech Medical School, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). Keep reading to learn a little more about his notable qualifications and what it means for him to receive this esteemed honor.