by erlangerhealth | Jun 1, 2018 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
We get so many mixed messages about what we should or shouldn’t eat, it can feel both frustrating and overwhelming. You want to eat healthy, but what does that even mean? According to Chrissie Smith, RN, Certified Health Coach and Director of Erlanger’s Living Well...
by erlangerhealth | May 23, 2018 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health
You’ve had a persistent pain in your neck, back, or arm which may have been accompanied by numbness in your arms. Spinal fusion has been presented as an option to alleviate your pain, but it seems like a drastic measure. Is there an alternative that can help alleviate...
by erlangerhealth | May 18, 2018 | Arthritis, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Regain Health
You’re familiar with the term “arthritis.” But what about “rheumatoid arthritis” specifically? For millions of American women, this condition is a fact of daily life. Arthritis is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of different medical conditions. In fact,...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 27, 2018 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Ouch, my aching back! If this is a frequent complaint of yours, your mattress might be to blame. But what makes a good mattress? Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. In fact, more than 3 million cases of back pain are reported to a doctor...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 27, 2018 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
This N That host James Howard interviews Dr. Derek Worley with Erlanger Sports and Health Institute about the role of a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist and how they help athletes with non-surgical treatments for their injuries. We always talk about the doctors...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 21, 2018 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Patients who come into the walk-in clinic with either of these injuries are advised to: Get an x-ray and examination at the clinic to determine extent of injury Learn and practice the recommended exercises Take an anti-inflammatory (i.e., Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil)...
