Think of your favorite exercise or sporting activity. You’ve done it for years and lately you’re experiencing a nagging pain in your hip that is making it difficult. You choose to switch to something less intense; however, the pain grows so bad that you give up your activity and instead decide to swim or walk. […]
Winter means cold temperatures, snowstorms, and fun winter sports for millions of people. For most winter sports, proper and well-fitting equipment, good physical conditioning, common sense, and good sportsmanship can help eliminate many injuries. More than 440,000 people were treated at hospitals, doctor’s offices, and emergency rooms for winter sports-related injuries in 2019 (Consumer Product […]
Participating in physical activities always involves the risk of injury, but there are some simple tips that can help prevent many of them. Even obvious things like properly warming up are sometimes neglected. It only takes one time to suffer a debilitating and painful injury like Achilles tendonitis or a sprained ankle. Foot and ankle […]
Spine health is a top health concern for many of us. Your spine may be distorted or damaged from improper sitting, standing, or slouching. Don’t worry! There are many healthy habits you can practice to keep your spine healthy naturally at home. Continue reading to learn some simple tips that can keep your spine strong […]
Orthopedics & Physical Therapy As health care providers of physical therapy and orthopedics, we take pride in our ability to enhance our patient’s lives and lessen their pain. Our success is measured by the healing and gains in our patients. With the unprecedented emergence of COVID-19, our outlook hasn’t changed, but our physical therapy and […]
Do you suffer from back pain? If so, you’re not alone! The American Chiropractic Association estimates that some 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain at any given time. So, what are your treatment options? At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we like to take a non-invasive approach whenever possible. The first line […]
If you’ve ever experienced pain in your hamstrings after a strain or a tough workout, you know how debilitating it can be! Your hamstring muscles are large muscles that run up the back of your thigh. These hamstring muscles are responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip. When you injure or pull these […]
Every year, thousands of children all over the country are seen by physical therapists for a host of physical injuries and disabilities that affect their physical development and the way they move. At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we see children daily who benefit from time spent with our physical therapists. After therapy at […]
