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Benefits of ankle replacement surgery

September 25, 2023 by Tayla Holman

Ankle replacement surgery may not be as common as knee or hip replacement, but it can help people with advanced ankle arthritis regain mobility...

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

June 19, 2023

The physician creates one tiny incision at the wrist (it doesn’t even require a stitch). Then, using live ultrasound images to visualize the ...

Non-surgical pain relief for neck pain

June 12, 2023

Bothersome neck pain not only irritates and annoys but can greatly interfere with daily life. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to alleviate...

Spine surgery

June 5, 2023

If Dr. Brandon Kelly, neurosurgeon at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), could give just one piece of advice to spine surgery patients...

Migraine and muscle pain relief using botox

May 29, 2023

To relax spastic muscles, highly trained physicians can inject Botox into the constricted muscles, providing a targeted treatment option that...

Plasma-rich platelet therapy

May 1, 2023

Platelet-rich plasma therapy works well for chronic tennis elbow, rotator cuff and Achilles’ tendon injuries, as well as mild to moderate arthritis...

Carpal tunnel syndrome: Less pain, faster recovery

June 7, 2022

Innovative minimally invasive and ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release surgery: patients return to activities within 3 to 6 days.

Joint replacement surgery: your questions answered

December 27, 2021 by Emily Paulsen

If someone is having consistent joint pain, they may be considering joint replacement in the hopes that their pain will be alleviated and are...

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Easy spine-strengthening exercises to improve ...

October 25, 2021 by Emily Paulsen

As many of us are spending more and more time seated, taking good care of our spines is as important as ever. For world spine day (10/16), this...

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5 tips to prevent back pain at work

August 23, 2021 by Bana Jobe

Whether you're sitting at a desk all day or have a job that requires heavy lifting, back pain at work is a common problem.

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Less invasive hip surgery

July 29, 2021

An anterior approach to total hip replacement surgery is minimally invasive, requires one small incision and is muscle-sparing.

Winter workouts: How to stay active and exercise...

January 11, 2021

Here are a few easy ways to stay active and exercise safely this winter.

tags: blood pressure , cholesterol , joints , mental health , newsletter , physical health

Don't shrug off shoulder pain

December 21, 2020

Achy shoulders? Find out what causes shoulder pain, how it is treated and why you should never ignore pain in your shoulders.

tags: arthritis , inflammation , newsletter , shoulder pain , surgery

5 myths about back pain

November 2, 2020

Most adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Get the facts about back pain, including what causes it and how to treat...

tags: back pain , inflammation , muscles , newsletter , physical therapy

7 signs it's time for knee or hip replacement...

July 6, 2020

Is your knee or hip pain impossible to ignore? Here's how to determine when it might be time to consider knee or hip replacement surgery...

tags: arthritis , joint replacement , newsletter , osteoarthritis , surgery