Muscle Strains: Treatment and Prevention

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When the muscle becomes overstretched or torn, a strain occurs. While this type of injury can be seen within any muscle in the body, it is most common within the neck, shoulder, lower back and hamstring, which is the muscle behind the thigh. Muscle strains can limit movement and cause pain. It is important to […]

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Managing Low Back Pain – Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics

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One in four Americans have experienced low back pain. This means just about everyone will experience back pain at some point in their life. This can happen from lifting something heavy, or can occur from a degenerative condition like arthritis. Back pain can be challenging to deal with, but there are ways to manage it […]

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How Scoliosis Forms

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Do you remember getting checked for scoliosis in school when you were younger? You probably took the Adam’s Forward Bend Test, where you bent forward at the waist 90 degrees with your arms stretched toward the floor, and your knees remained straight.  What they were looking for in this routine screening was any abnormalities, like […]

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Do I have a lower back strain?

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Low back pain is caused by soft tissues that support the lower spine, which affect the ligaments, muscles and tendons. These soft tissues hold the body upright, as well as support weight from your upper body. This is what the lower spine depends on for support. Two types of soft tissue injuries can occur in […]

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What is a herniated disc?

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A herniated disc usually affects the cervical spine, but can occur anywhere along it. It is a relatively common condition that happens when spinal discs, cushion-like pads between the vertebrae, move out of place and press on the nerves that are adjacent to it. Without spinal discs, the bones in the spine would rub against […]

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Tips to a Successful Outpatient Joint Replacement Recovery

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Follow these guidelines, along with your doctor’s instructions, to ensure a safe, full recovery from outpatient total joint replacement.

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Stretches to Help Ease Back Pain

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Being sedentary all day, especially at a desk, can have a number of negative effects on your body, but most notably puts you at higher risk for low back pain. In large part, this is due to poor posture while sitting, and may be improved for some patients by back and core-strengthening exercises. At Campbell Clinic, […]

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Total Joint Replacement – What You Need to Know

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Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics has redefined the total joint replacement experience for patients through its outpatient procedure. Total joint replacement is becoming more and more popular, and with new methods and effective pain management tools, our specialists have been able to decrease the need for inpatient surgery. More than 700,000 knee replacement procedures and more than […]

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