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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

Good posture can be challenging, especially when you sit at a desk all day or have to stand for long periods. But it’s well worth the effort, because good posture is essential to various aspects of your health, including your spine. Back pain can get in the way, leading to poor...

Various conditions lead to back pain and discomfort, including sciatica. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or osteoarthritis, you may have nerve compression, which leads to pain and weakness in your back and legs. Sciatica can be severe and cause you to miss work or your normal daily...

You don't always want to get up and work out when you're living with arthritis. The disease affects your joints and motivation, although staying active can help you control your symptoms. Physical therapy offers several incredible benefits to your mind and body. Our team of orthopedic specialists at Peninsula Orthopedic Associates understands that staying physically active is...

You use your shoulders more than you know for everyday activities like reaching up to turn on the fan or throwing a football during a pick-up game. Your rotator cuff is a vital aspect of your shoulder, but unfortunately it’s prone to injury from trauma or overuse. If you suspect...

It's no surprise that women differ a lot from men when it comes to athletics and sports. While women can do everything a man can, they're more susceptible to specific injuries, especially in their knees. Genetic makeup and hormones are only two factors that play into injuries in a female...

It's not uncommon to experience hip pain at some point in life, and it’s not a big deal as long as the pain goes away. If your pain lingers and you're having trouble getting around, however, you might be dealing with osteoarthritis. When your hip pain gets to the point where nothing...

Your hands and wrists are crucial to your everyday activities, of course, so when you’re in pain, it makes life more difficult. Various problems affect your hands and wrists, some of which don't improve with home treatments. If you're unsure what's causing your hand or wrist pain, the team at...

When you think of a sprained ankle, you may imagine unbearable pain and extreme swelling. While this is sometimes true, a minor sprain might not cause many symptoms. You could very well walk on the injury with only mild discomfort. The team at Peninsula Orthopedic Associates are experts in ankle sprains and other...

An intense workout should make you feel good and energized — not end up in heel pain. You may have plantar fasciitis if your heels hurt after every workout or activity. You get this condition from inflammation in your plantar fascia, a large ligament that runs underneath your foot. Without...

Back pain is a real drag when it interferes with activities and your life. There are several causes of pain in your back, including spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a gradual narrowing of your spine. The narrowing causes pressure on your nerves, leading to pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. If...

Back pain is a relatively common ailment that affects many people throughout their lives. If you have this type of pain, it can range from mild to severe, and it has the ability to disrupt your life. Finding a treatment that targets the painful nerves is the best way to...

You use your hands and fingers for just about everything throughout your day. This makes them prone to both acute injury and degenerative issues. If you’re struggling to straighten out your finger, it could be due to several different conditions. At Peninsula Orthopedic Associates, our expert team of orthopedic specialists helps you when...

Facing orthopedic surgery is daunting, especially when it comes to recovery. However, technology has come a long way, and we now perform many procedures using minimally invasive techniques. Arthroscopic surgery is one of the types of minimally invasive procedures used for orthopedic issues like ACL tears and rotator cuff injuries. At Peninsula...

Your spine is a remarkable column that provides the primary support for your body. But most people don’t appreciate their spines until something goes wrong that causes pain.  The spine consists of 33 vertebrae separated by pillowy cushions known as discs. The exterior of these discs is hard, but the...

When you sprain your ankle, the pain from the stretched or torn ligaments might seem unbearable. How you handle the recovery process from a sprained ankle is vital to healing the tissues in the joint. At Peninsula Orthopedic Associates, our team gives you the recovery tips you need when a...

Bursitis is a condition that can affect the joints in your body — including your shoulders, elbows, and knees. This condition is often painful, and it can keep you from performing your normal activities. Knowing the signs of bursitis can help you get quick treatment to stop your pain for...

Anyone of any age can suffer a fall. Whether you’ve had a bit too much to drink, or you have a medical issue that’s affecting your gait, a fall has the potential to badly injure you. But there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling. At...

Your elbows may be the last place you’d expect to get arthritis, but these joints are vulnerable to the pain and stiffness of arthritis, just like other joints. Osteoarthritis can affect one or both of your elbows, and make your daily activities very painful and difficult. Take note, however, that...

Your tendons and cartilage play uniquely important roles in your body. Cartilage provides cushioning and support, while tendons attach your muscles to your bones.  Both of these structures are vital, so when they become injured, it’s important that you get treatment fast. Regenerative medicine is a state-of-the-art treatment that can...

When it comes to your body, your spine is one of the most vital parts, as it houses your spinal cord. However, because your spine is so important, it’s prone to conditions that cause you pain and issues with mobility.  One of the problems you could experience in your spine...

When you’re active, a shoulder injury is the last thing you need. This is especially true if you’re an avid athlete and don’t have time to miss practices, much less games.  Rotator cuff injuries are a common sports injury, and if not treated properly, they can sideline you for months....

When you suffer from back pain, even the smallest everyday activities may seem like torture. Besides missing work, you may also be missing out on life in general.  While there are a lot of treatments out there, not all of them may work for you. However, an epidural steroid injection...

If you've ever been injured or suffered from a degenerative condition, you know that the treatments can be invasive and uncomfortable. Further, these treatments sometimes merely mask the pain, not fix the problem.  In recent years, however, a regenerative medicine approach such as platelet-rich plasma therapy has gained popularity for...

Injuries are an unfortunate part of life, whether from a fall or you hurt yourself while playing sports. While some injuries are game-changers, others are just enough to make life difficult for a while.  There are many treatments that help you heal, but only one that helps you prevent injuries...

As you get older, it’s more important than ever to keep your body healthy with exercise. Activities such as swimming, bike riding, and hiking are great low-impact ways to stay in shape. However, if you’re not careful, these activities can do more harm than good. This is why getting the...

Accidents are unfortunately a normal part of life — but that’s not much consolation when one leaves you injured.  Whether you hurt yourself sliding into home plate, or you stepped wrong off a curb, ankle injuries are very common. A sprained ankle can hurt quite a lot, and then lead...

When you're on your feet every day, foot pain is bound to occur. Did you know, though, that certain bad habits can make your pain even worse? Although it won't cut your pain out completely, breaking some of these habits may significantly reduce your discomfort. At Peninsula Orthopedic Associates in...

Your spine is a vital component of your body, of course, and when something isn’t quite right, it’s usually blatantly obvious. Children are constantly growing and changing, so when something seems wrong with their spine, it’s a cause for concern. Many times, scoliosis could be behind your child’s problem. At...

Exercise, such as involvement in sports, is usually very healthy for women of all ages. In some cases, however, it leads to eating problems that cause issues both on and off the field.  Competition is very intense, and some girls or women get so caught up in it that they...

After an injury, physical therapy is something that helps you to regain your strength and mobility. But that's not the only way this treatment can be used. In fact, physical therapy helps your entire body. At Peninsula Orthopedic Associates, our team not only treats your injuries, we also help to...

You use your knees for almost all of your daily activities — walking, sitting, and standing. So when something goes wrong or you get injured, the impact on your life is hard to overstate.  Conditions such as degenerative arthritis can wear down your knee joint, causing intense pain and sometimes...

If you have any kind of job that involves long periods of sitting or standing, you know how important holding good posture is. However, it can be very difficult to stand up straight or sit with perfect posture all day long.  Sometimes, you probably let yourself slouch a little or...

Has one of your fingers ever locked in place, or have you been unable to straighten it out? You may be dealing with a condition called trigger finger. This disorder can be painful and make everyday activities very difficult to complete. So what can you do to get your finger...

Your feet bear the brunt of your daily activities more than you know. From walking to running, to bike riding — all of these require strong and healthy feet. However, if you aren't careful, you can end up with one of several foot deformities that cause you a lot more...

Diabetes is a devastating diagnosis, especially when it comes out of the blue later in life. Whether you’ve had it your whole life or it strikes later, complications are bound to happen. One of those complications is neuropathy, which can mimic other conditions such as sciatica. Unearthing the underlying cause...

Suffering from spinal conditions can leave you in a great deal of pain, sometimes debilitating pain, and you might feel like you’ll never get your life back. It starts when conservative treatments bring little to no relief, which oftentimes is the case.  If you’ve been putting up with back discomfort...

Fractures may occur for many different reasons at any point in your life. But did you know there are many different types of fractures as well, and that the type can dictate your treatment options? At Peninsula Orthopedic Associates, our doctors are skilled orthopedic surgeons who specialize in all types...

The outbreak of COVID-19 has been an unfortunate game-changer for access to medical care, including sports medicine providers. Among the consequences are the need for using telehealth to meet with your doctor when possible and using social distancing and other measures during in-person appointments. At Peninsula Orthopedic Associates in the...

You don't realize how much you actually use your shoulder until you suddenly can't. Whether it's from overuse or an injury, a frozen shoulder can throw a wrench in your summer plans. The skilled surgeons at Peninsula Orthopedic Associates are able to give you a treatment plan that best fits...

Hip discomfort can have many causes, including strained muscles, over-exercising, or the level of support your body gets from your mattress. You might notice that the pain comes and goes. However, if the pain or discomfort only worsens, you might have the beginnings of hip trouble. The certified orthopedic surgeons...

Whether you’re injured and looking for treatment options or recovering from orthopedic surgery, physical therapy is a great option for optimal healing and recovery. And while healing is the primary goal, of course, physical therapy brings a range of other benefits that you may not even realize.   The certified...

Dealing with pain related to injury can be exhausting, especially when you’ve tried treatment after treatment with no relief. You might even have all but given up on getting your life back.  Don't lose hope! There may be an option for you after all. Regenerative medicine could be just the...

Your shoulders play a key role in much of what you do. Brushing your teeth, getting dressed, reaching overhead — all of these can become very difficult when your shoulder is out of commission. But what do you do? How do you know if your discomfort is just soreness or...

Do you have intense heel pain? You may have plantar fasciitis. This condition can curtail your ability to perform everyday activities, from walking to playing sports. Plantar fasciitis can cramp your style, literally and figuratively. The doctors at Peninsula Orthopedic Associates are experts in diagnosing and treating foot problems. In...

Most people have taken an awkward step or rolled their ankle in a fall at some point in their lives. A sprained ankle is a common injury that occurs when the ligaments around the joint stretch or tear when you accidentally twist or roll your ankle.  Up to 20% of...

Minor aches and pains are a part of life no matter how old you are. But it seems that they get worse and more frequent with each passing birthday. It’s not your imagination — age is definitely a factor.  The natural wear and tear that happens over time is bound...

Working an office job can mean your afternoons are a blur of waiting for the final hours to tick by, so you can get off the clock. Working an office job also means you are more likely than the general population to experience a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome....

Millions of Americans experience chronic back pain. Chronic back pain can make performing simple tasks difficult and make it hard to enjoy life. Corticosteroid injections are sometimes part of plans to manage chronic back pain. However, these injections aren’t appropriate for everyone. As with any medication, the benefits and side...

Whether you play sports competitively or recreationally, every time you suit up to play, you’re at risk for various injuries, including a meniscal tear. You can definitely recover from it, and even have a good chance of returning to the court or field, but only if you take proper precautions...

You may not have any pain from your bunion when it first forms, but you’re reminded it’s there every time you consider going barefoot or wearing sandals in public. If it hurts, your big toe may feel painful or swollen or you may develop irritated skin over the protrusion.  ...

The elderly once held a monopoly in the hip replacement game, but that no longer holds true. Severe osteoarthritis accounts for most hip replacements, and it doesn’t discriminate on the basis of age. Injury and overuse are the other two primary conditions that lead to hip replacement. Osteoarthritis, injury, or...

When you live a healthy lifestyle, and partially thanks to heredity, all the parts of your body work together seamlessly to serve you well over the course of your lifetime. Your joints provide you with a wide range of motion and mobility so you can play sports, dance, or simply...