It’s hard to do almost anything without moving your shoulder. Getting in and out of a car, washing your hair, or picking up a child all affect your shoulder muscles and tendons. The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons and shoulder muscles that hold the upper arm in the shoulder socket. An injury, overuse, or improper shoulder mechanics can all lead to a rotator cuff injury. Let’s review how to prevent rotator cuff injuries.... View Article
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Can Degenerative Disc Disease Be Reversed?
Many things in our body change as we get older. Our hair turns gray, many of us lose our close up vision, and the discs in our spine begin to degenerate. Our spinal discs act as cushions or shock absorbers between the bones in our spine. This is known as DDD. We can dye our hair and get reading glasses, but can degenerative disc disease be reversed?... View Article
The Most Common Basketball Injuries And How To Prevent Them
Spectators watching a basketball game may find it difficult to follow the action. The players move so quickly up and down the court, you can get whiplash as you watch — so imagine how those players feel! No wonder there are so many injuries. Let’s look at the most common basketball injuries and how to prevent them.... View Article
Bones at the Birches Lecture Series
Bones at the Birches With Dr. Adam Sunderland ... View Article
Achilles Tendon Pain/Tears: Prevention & Treatment
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in our body, and it connects our calf muscle to our heel bone. It gives our legs the strength to walk, run, and jump, but if it stretches too far, you can expect an injury. Let’s find out more about achilles tendon pain/tears, along with prevention and treatment.... View Article
Bones at the Birches
Joint Care with Dr. Sunderland: A Guide to Total Joint Replacements, Non-Surgical Care, and Quality of Life Please join board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sunderland as he leads a discussion on hip and knee care! This lecture and discussion series will give you a guide to total joint replacements, non-surgical care, and tips on how to improve your quality of life. Join the community as we address frequently asked joint-related questions in a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere.... View Article
Reducing Your Risk Of Shoulder ReInjury
What do shoulder injuries and kidney stones have in common? First, you absolutely do not want to go through either of these medical problems ever again due to the pain, and second, once you experience either kidney stones or a shoulder injury, you are more at risk to have a recurrence. If you have previously injured your shoulder, reducing your risk of shoulder reinjury should become a priority.... View Article
Why Knee Replacements Are More Common In Women
Many people don’t realize that knee replacement surgery is more common in women. It happens to be true for a number of reasons. Let’s discover why knee replacements are more common in women.... View Article
7 Ways to Strengthen Your Knees And Avoid Injury
Athletes and non-athletes alike need to protect their knees from falls, twists, or trauma. Anyone from a young athlete to a middle aged person or senior can benefit from strengthening their knees. Here are 7 ways to strengthen your knees and avoid injury.... View Article
Guide To Keeping Your Spine Healthy
It’s a safe bet that most Americans who worry about their health focus on their heart, lungs, and digestive system. How many of us proactively think about keeping our spine healthy? If you gave people a list of concerns, their spine would be down the list, unless they suffered with chronic back and neck pain. So before you end up going down that road, here is a guide to keeping your spine healthy.... View Article