Participation in sports activities can be wonderful for a child’s physical and emotional health. But where’s the line on your child’s exercise routine, and how much is too much? The answer lies in each individual child. What might be too much for one child may be completely healthy for another. It’s important to know what […]
Protect Yourself and Your Family: 5 Places in Your Home You Can “Fall-Proof” for the New Year According to the National Safety Council, falls occur most commonly in: Doorways Ramps Ladders Stairs Crowded areas Areas with uneven surfaces Among older adults, falls can result in serious injury and an increased risk of fatality. There are […]
Lumbago Is Lower Back Pain The term Lumbago refers to discomfort or pain in the area of the lower back. The level of pain can range from mild to severe, and can be acute or chronic. In many cases, the pain from Lumbago can also radiate into the pelvis and upper legs. Lumbago Symptoms If […]
Staying hydrated is extremely important if you’re an athlete of course, but it’s also important for everyone to get enough water no matter who they are. Depending on size, gender, and activity level, the recommended daily amount can vary from 2 liters to 3 or more liters per day for adults. For a lot of […]
While back pain in adults is relatively common, children are more flexible and their bodies are more resilient, thus making back pain among that population less common. Because chronic or severe back pain can often be caused by a more serious medical problem, medical providers are more likely to treat such issues very seriously. Here […]
Coaches, Trainers, Athletes and Parents of Athletes Tony Chang, M.D., fellowship trained sports medicine specialist, conducted a free community lecture on concussions. Dr. Chang provided the latest information regarding concussions, injury causes, diagnoses, treatment and management. The Event Was Held: Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 6 PM Where: Shasta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s office located […]
Leg pain has many different causes, and while most people wouldn’t typically associate leg pain with back problems, there are several ways that the back has been linked to chronic pain in the lower extremities. If you are suffering from leg pain, a surgeon will be able to determine the cause of the pain, and […]
Flexible, strong muscles are the best way to keep your knees healthy and prevent future injury, so even if you have some knee pain, developing an exercise routine that will strengthen the surrounding muscles can help you in more ways than one. Strengthening the muscles surrounding your knee helps to alleviate some of the stress […]
If you suffer from pain in your feet or lower legs, you may have considered using an orthotic to help restore balance. Orthotics are designed to reduce or eliminate foot pain, align the feet to eliminate abnormal foot motion, and to encourage optimal balance when walking. While over-the-counter orthotics are available in most drug stores, […]
“Growing pains” can affect children of many different ages and are usually described as a throbbing pain or ache in the legs. The calves, front of the thighs, or knees may be most affected. These pains occur most frequently at night and often are attributed to rapid growth rates. Since there is no evidence to […]
