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Your Spine Is Your Lifeline. Fun Fact #1: You’re slightly taller in the morningThis happens for the same reason astronauts can gain an inch or two in height while in space: reduced gravitational compression. Throughout the day, gravity causes your body weight to press down on the intervertebral disks that cushion the bones in your […]

Fireworks are a staple for Fourth of July celebrations in the U.S. The thrill of fireworks, however, can be dangerous. On average, 230 people visit the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the weeks around July 4. Most of these injuries are to the hands and fingers. Fireworks can also cause serious injuries

Hosted by Dr. Mathew Phillips | Click here to register. Lower Back Pain and the Sacroiliac JointUp to 85% of all people have lower back pain (LBP) at some point in life.1The sacroiliac (SI) joint may be a pain generator in 15-30% of patients with chronic lower back pain2-5 and even higher (up to 43%)

The two independent, physician-owned orthopaedic and sports medicine practices join forces — creating an increased geographical footprint for greater patient care EDGEWOOD, KY – OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is proud to announce that Ortho Louisville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has joined their practice in a newly formed partnership, creating an unmatched collaborative for patient

Your shoulder has an incredible range of motion, but this means that it is also very prone to injury. The shoulder can easily slip out of alignment by a few millimeters, become weak due to regular wear and tear, or become completely dislocated during a fall. The joint where the upper bone (humerus) of the arm meets the

Did you just slide into home base like a maniac and something went pop? On the Volleyball Team at school and it was the finals, you jump, you slam, your knee throbs… On the ski slopes during the annual vacation, you hit a mogul mine field by mistake, you take the turn, you hear a

Did you know that the cartilage that cushions your joints can break down just like the tires on your car get worn after years of use? It’s a condition called osteoarthritis. And without enough padding, your bones will hurt when they rub against each other. This frayed cartilage can’t heal or grow back. You cannot reverse

Chronic pain in your back, leg, or hip can be a sign you might need  physical therapy or a hip replacement. Depending on the specific conditions, some people may only need physical therapy and anti-inflammatory treatment, some may need surgery to repair and preserve the hip, and others may be candidates for a hip replacement