Mild to moderate back pain caused by an injury or overexertion is one of the most common physical ailments affecting virtually all adults at some point in their lives. It occurs and then dissipates over time, either with rest or treatment, and one’s life goes on. It’s chronic back pain – the kind that lasts […]
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Medical Conditions a Back Pain Doctor Can Treat
Back pain – particularly in the lower back – plagues almost 25% of American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When back pain persists, this is called chronic back pain, and it needs to be treated at its source in order to provide lasting relief. Let’s talk about some of […]
INJURY CLINIC LAUNCH
No Appointment or Referral Needed Watertown, New York — North Country Orthopaedic Group announced today it will offer a walk-in clinic for urgent orthopaedic injuries starting tomorrow, April 1. The clinic’s staff will treat a variety of injuries ranging from sprains and dislocations to contusions and fractures. Walk-in hours will be 8:00 a.m. to […]
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of […]
Is it Carpal Tunnel or is it Arthritis?
Pain or tingling in your hands and fingers can make your life miserable. The simplest tasks are more difficult when you have difficulty using your hands. Though both carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are well known conditions that affect many people, their symptoms tend to overlap, which can make it confusing to self-diagnose. On top of that, […]
