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Recovering from surgery—especially hip surgery—can be a boring, painful affair. Between the pills, the drowsiness, and the doctor-ordered rest, it’s only natural to feel a little powerless when recovering from an operation. But what if there was something you could do beforehand that would shorten your recovery period, reduce pain, and get you up and […]

When the weather gets colder, you can sometimes experience an unpleasant sensation in your joints. As soon as the warm days return, the problem seems to go away. To deal with this issue effectively, you need to understand the reason behind the pain. While many believe that arthritis is the culprit, it’s not the only

We’re seldom more creative than when we’re inventing excuses to avoid our weekly exercise routine. From impending appointments we “just can’t miss,” to the quality of the weather outside (even if you’re going to the gym), we can be masters of wriggling out from the activity we know we need. Of all the reasons we

Offices come in all shapes and sizes. Especially now, in the “work from home” era, an office can be wherever you decide to get a little work done. From the couch to the coffee table, the breakfast nook to the bed, where and how we sit can affect a lot more than just our productivity

There’s no way around it—sleeping in the 21stcentury has gotten complicated. Whether it’s the blue light of our screens keeping us up or the chime of a delivered email waking us up, sleeping well faces new challenges on several digital fronts. The importance of a good night’s rest can’t be overstated. And even if you

The team at Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons is excited to announce that beginning Monday, May 4, we will be back to our normal business hours (Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm & Fridays 8am – 12pm). As we expand our hours and extend our full range of services to patients, we are committed to continuing to

Something feels off on the links. Your swing has soured, and you’re just not…up to par. But is it all really in your head? Or could it be a genuine medical problem amplified over time? Even the pros at Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons know that our golf game can be affected by injuries and ailments as

Lumbar fusion surgery is a valuable tool in the field of orthopaedic care and is sometimes the only way to prevent disease or injury from causing life-altering pain for patients. In a lumbar fusion procedure, your surgeon uses bone grafts or implant hardware to kick-start your body’s natural bone healing processes, forming a fixed link between

After undergoing surgery of any kind, patients should seek help from a professional physical therapist to speed up recovery. A physical therapist can help you reach your health goals and improve your well-being. But how exactly does a physical therapist help patients, and what are the different methods being used today? Let’s take a closer

Each year, over 3 million Americans report symptoms of plantar fasciitis (plan-tur fas-e-I-tis)—a common orthopaedic injury recognizable by biting heel pain that peaks in the morning. Once referred to as “policeman’s heel,” plantar fasciitis has numerous causes and risk factors and can lead to chronic pain if left untreated. The good news is that plantar